Notre Dame Spring Football Practice Highlights Rising Stars, Leadership from Greathouse, Bowen, and Sneed
As Notre Dame Football continues Spring drills, players and coaches share insights on development, leadership transitions, and raising the standard across position groups.
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by Len Clark
Wide Receivers Development
Focus
Moving beyond installation to mastering the system. Players learning not just what to do, but why.
Rising Talent
Cam Williams and Logan Saldate making significant strides. Jordan Faison balancing football and lacrosse successfully.
Addressing Drops
Creating competitive situations in practice. Building confidence through repetition and focus.
Receiver Room Insights
Leadership Emergence
Jaden Greathouse stepping up despite being a sophomore. Will Pauling bringing system knowledge.
Mental Growth
Jordan Faison focusing on football IQ. Logan Saldate now comfortable reading defenses.
Position Versatility
Cam Williams learning both field and boundary roles. Micah Gilbert working at boundary.
Room Chemistry
Veterans helping newcomers like Scrap Richardson. KK Smith notes young players meshing well.
Linebacker Development
Leadership
Drayk Bowen emerging as defensive "commander"
Physical Development
Jaylen Sneed up to 238 pounds, more explosive
System Mastery
Smooth transition to Coach Ash's defensive tweaks
The linebacker room has shown remarkable growth. Veterans have handled terminology changes seamlessly. Younger players like Madden Faraimo and Teddy Rezac are developing under strong leadership.
Team-Wide Themes
QB Competition
Receivers emphasize strong chemistry with all quarterbacks in rotation.
Execution Focus
Repetition, confidence, and intentionality identified as keys to reducing drops.
Leadership Transition
Younger players stepping up as veterans like Kiser and Tyree depart.
Growth
Moving from installation to mastery across all position groups.