Notre Dame Offers Ezra Christensen out of New Mexico State
- Ruben Kelly Ysasi
- 18 hours ago
- 2 min read
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At 11:46 a.m. EST on Thursday, former New Mexico State DL Ezra Christensen announced on X that he had received an offer from Notre Dame. Christensen is ranked as the No. 25 defensive lineman in the Transfer Portal by 247Sports and checks in at No. 338 overall.
Christensen put together a dominant 2025 season, recording 42 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, six sacks, two pass deflections, and one forced fumble for the Aggies. He earned First Team All-Conference USA honors, was named a First Team Defensive All-American by PFSN, where only two Group of Five players were selected, and also landed on the HERO Sports Group of Five All-American team.
Since entering the portal, Christensen has picked up a long list of Power Four offers, including Duke, Colorado, Kentucky, James Madison, Minnesota, Washington, Virginia, Wisconsin, Auburn, and Iowa State. The highly sought-after transfer is expected to continue drawing interest from programs at the P4 level.
On tape, Christensen consistently disrupts opposing offensive lines with a blend of quick hands and raw power, often flashing a “blink-and-you’ll-miss-it” burst from the 6-foot-2, 280-pound defensive lineman. He moved to San Diego for his sophomore year of high school, where he began playing football, and later earned Palomar League Player of the Year honors during his senior season after leading the league with 15 sacks.
Christensen began his college career at San Diego Mesa College in 2022 before transferring to Fresno State for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. He is expected to have two years of eligibility remaining at his next stop.
From a Notre Dame perspective, Christensen’s profile aligns well with the program’s recent emphasis on versatile, high-motor defensive linemen who can contribute immediately while still offering developmental upside. His ability to generate interior pressure with quick hands and leverage would complement Notre Dame’s existing defensive front, particularly in sub-package situations where pass-rush efficiency is prioritized over size alone. With proven Group of Five production and Power Four interest, Christensen represents a low-risk, high-upside portal target, one capable of providing rotational depth early while pushing for a larger role as he acclimates to the Irish defensive system.
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