Mailbag! Notre Dame’s NFL Talent, CJ Carr Offensive Scheme, Impact Freshmen & Dream Matchups

In this packed Friday mailbag episode of Locked On Irish, hosts Tyler Wojciak and Ross Jackson dive into a range of pressing Notre Dame football topics. They assess the potential for a historic three-first-round defensive draft picks, spotlighting Leonard Moore as a guaranteed top-tier selection while questioning the feasibility of Bubakar Traore and Tate Johnson reaching that level. The discussion shifts to the offensive transformation under CJ Carr, with predictions of an explosive, downfield-heavy attack featuring deep outs, zone and gap runs, and a focus on high-impact playmakers like Mylon Graham and Jane Greathouse. The hosts also evaluate incoming freshmen, with Ian Primer and DJ McKinney highlighted as top impact candidates. A fun, emotional debate follows on which former Notre Dame player would most transform the current roster, with Michael Floyd narrowly edging out Jeff Samaria for his elite receiving and blocking prowess. The episode closes with passionate takes on dream championship matchups—Ohio State as the ultimate showdown, Texas and Arch Manning as a media spectacle—and a longing for Notre Dame to adopt the iconic Grove tailgating experience from Ole Miss. The tone is enthusiastic, hopeful, and deeply invested in Notre Dame’s future.