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Six Notre Dame football players who could pleasantly surprise in 2026

IMG_7504by: Jack Soble05/28/26jacksoble56
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Notre Dame defensive tackle Armel Mukam signs autographs after the 2026 Blue-Gold Game. (Michael Caterina-Imagn Images)

Surprises are, by definition, difficult to predict. But here are six Notre Dame football players who could pleasantly surprise in 2026.

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