The first days of Notre Dame’s fall camp have been marked by a series of impressive displays from both veterans and newcomers, setting an early benchmark for the squad.
Camp Highlights
Punter Jasper Scaife continues to draw praise for his consistency and distance, while versatile defender Ashton Craig made a notable return to non‑contact drills after a brief absence, sparking optimism about his readiness for a larger role.
Coach Mike Denbrock highlighted Craig’s flexibility, noting he can line up at center or guard, which adds depth to the right‑guard competition and gives the staff more options as they evaluate the interior line.
The secondary is set to benefit from the addition of DJ McKinney, who is expected to start opposite Leonard Moore, while teammate CJ Carr has been described by peers as the most dominant presence in that unit.
Meanwhile, the offensive side sees a boost from the improved health of Quincy Porter and Jaden Greathouse, both of whom are expected to contribute significantly, and a deep wide‑receiver corps that should provide multiple playmaking threats throughout the season.
Overall, the coaching staff is emphasizing current performance metrics to fine‑tune the lineup, especially at the QB2 spot, which, while not the starter, could prove vital as the team builds toward the upcoming schedule.