With the upcoming season just weeks away, and the spread offense about to be unveiled, the role of the tight ends will be crucial to the success of the Irish.

Notre Dame has been deep at the tight end position for a number of years. Some names that come to mind are Tony Fasano (Miami Dolphins) and John Carlson (Seattle Seahawks). When what looked like a promising career for Will Yeatman was cut short due to off-the-field incidents, Mike Ragone stepped right in to fill the void.

Where We Are Today

Junior Kyle Rudolph (6'6," 265 pounds) is one of, if not the best, tight end in the country, and probably the best...

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