but the Fighting Irish haven't produced a No. 1 pick since Walt Patulski in 1972, which allowed USC, Oklahoma and Georgia to catch up. Now, the Trojans stand alone. The program's other top picks ...

OL Joe Alt was a finalist for the award in 2023. Five Notre Dame players have earned the honor throughout its history: DE Walt Patulski (1971), DE Ross Browner (1977), DT Chris Zorich (1990), OL ...