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Notre Dame CB Cam Hart Headed to 2024 NFL Draft

By Matt Freeman

December 13, 2023

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Notre Dame cornerback Cam Hart has announced he will enter the 2024 NFL Draft and he will also opt out of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl later this month.

“I am profoundly grateful for the life-shaping brotherhood I found here. From the first moment on campus, I felt the power of this place. I have forged bonds here that I know will last a lifetime. My teammates, you are my second family. We have laughed, cried, celebrated and mourned together. We have lifted each other up during struggles and have shared countless moments of triumph as one unit. I cannot adequately express what your friendship and loyalty has meant to me.

“My coaches, your dedication to helping me grow now just as a player, but as a man of character has impacted me more than you know. I will carry the lessons you have instilled in me wherever I go. And to the community and fans who have cheered us on through every victory and defeat - Your passion and support have fueled and inspired us. I will never forget the electric feeling in that stadium, nor the unity and pride that it engenders.

“My time here has shaped who I am and given me the confidence to pursue my NFL dreams. As I embark on this next chapter, I will represent my Notre Dame family with integrity, grit and humility. Though we may be apart, Notre Dame will always be my home. Wherever I go and whatever I do, I will make you proud.”

During his five-year stop at Notre Dame, Hart played in 47 games and made 32 starts for the Fighting Irish at cornerback after arriving as a wide receiver.

The 6-foot-2, 202-pounder did battle through a few shoulder injuries throughout his career, but turned into one of the top corners in the country in 2023. Hart recorded 21 tackles, three tackles for loss and forced three fumbles in his final season for the Irish.

Hart, a 2023 team captain, was targeted 28 times and gave up 15 catches for 137 yards this season, while only allowing 42 yards after catch.

The Baltimore native will finish his career with 91 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 17 pass breakups, three forced fumbles and two interceptions at Soldier Field against Wisconsin in 2021.