When a collegiate football program is as legendary and historic as Notre Dame, having players not just make it to the National Football League, but succeed, isn't a surprise; it's expected. This season is no different, as the Irish have 47 players who are on an active 53-man roster. Each week this season, the Irish Tribune will showcase the top NFL performers who once excelled on Saturdays. Photo by David Brytus - Imagn Images Offensive Standouts Malachi Fields, Wide Receive

When a collegiate football program is as legendary and historic as Notre Dame, having players not just make it to the National Football League (NFL) but succeed is not a surprise, its expected. Each week this season, the Irish Tribune will showcase the top NFL performers that at one time excelled on Saturdays.

When a collegiate football program is as legendary and historic as Notre Dame, players making the National Football League (NFL) and succeeding is expected, not surprising; it's what the Irish have long produced. This season is no different, as the Irish have 47 players on an active 53-man roster. Each week this season, the Irish Tribune will showcase the top NFL performers who once excelled on Saturdays.

Three former Notre Dame players have been selected to the “NFL Top 100” list, selected by the players.