Notre Dame’s 2024 talent pipeline to the NFL showed in Week 1 of the 2025 season. Xavier Watts started for Atlanta, piling up six tackles with two passes defended and flirting with interceptions, signaling a fast ramp to the pros. Mitchell Evans logged limited stats for Carolina but flashed versatility on offense and special teams. Benjamin Morrison’s return to health should cement Tampa Bay’s secondary, while Jack Kiser contributed on Jacksonville’s kickoff unit and Beaux Collins appeared for the Giants in a depth role.

Six Notre Dame players were drafted in 2025, with several others signing as undrafted free agents, underscoring the program’s continued NFL impact. Watts’ early production headlines the class, Evans’ Notre Dame production hints at future roles, Morrison’s health becomes a catalyst for TB’s defense, Kiser’s special-teams value could grow, and Collins’ path remains contingent on roster moves. This Week 1 snapshot suggests ND’s depth and NFL-readiness remain a fantasy-friendly theme into 2025.