The emergence of Alohi Gilman was one of the brightest spots of the 2018 season for the Notre Dame football team. Gilman, a transfer from the Naval Academy, provided a stability to the Irish defensive backfield that the Irish hadn’t experienced in quite some time. But Gilman wasn’t the only one who stood out in the Irish defense.
Beside Gilman, Jalen Elliott had a career season for the Irish, giving Notre Dame one of the most complete and reliable safety combinations in college football.
Still, Troy Pride emerged as a tremendous number-two corner alongside Julian Love and is poised to repeat (and build on) his success in 2019.