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.

With just a few more days until the NFL Draft, it is time to look into where the most likely landing spots are for some former Irish stars. Photo by The Irish Tribune While there are more than six Notre Dame players in this year's draft, it is likely that only the top-six will hear their name called. The bulk of that group will have to wait until day-two and some even day-three, but it is a group that could provide decent value down some team's draft boards. With that being s