On Saturday, four members of the 2024 Notre Dame football team were selected during Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Here’s where they’re going:
Jack Kiser LB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Kiser was selected with the 107th pick in the fourth round by Jacksonville. By going 107th, the linebacker is estimated to earn $5.2 million over the next four years as a Jaguar, according to Spotrac.
The all-time leader in games played (70) for Notre Dame, Kiser was a standout in his six years in South Bend. Throughout his career, the Royal Center, Indiana native totaled 275 tackles, six sacks and four interceptions. Kiser was also a team captain for the 2024 Irish, leading one of the best defenses in the nation to the National Championship game.
Rylie Mills DL, Seattle Seahawks
Mills was selected with the 142nd pick in the fifth round by Blank. By going 142nd, the defensive lineman is estimated to earn $4.6 million over the next four years as a Seahawk, according to Spotrac.
The Lake Bluff, Illinois native was another standout member of last year’s defense, and Mills, a team captain, was a major key in its success. Mills leaves South Bend ninth all-time for career sacks with 17. He was also the 14th Notre Dame player to record 15 or more career sacks.
Mitchell Evans TE, Carolina Panthers
Evans was selected with the 163rd pick in the 5th round by Carolina. By going 163rd, the tight end is estimated to earn $4.5 million over the next four years as a Panther, according to Spotrac.
The Wadsworth, Ohio native emerged as the Irish’s starting tight end over the past two seasons, totaling 77 catches, 903 yards and five touchdowns. After suffering a torn ACL in 2023, Evans returned the following season as a safety valve to Riley Leonard.
Riley Leonard QB, Indianapolis Colts
Leonard was selected with the 189th pick in the sixth round by Indianapolis. By going 189th, the quarterback is estimated to earn $4.4 million over the next four years as a Colt, according to Spotrac.
While only a member of the Irish for one season, Leonard left his mark, leading Notre Dame to the National Championship for the first time since 2013 and winning the team’s first New Year’s Six bowl game since 1994 with victories over Georgia and Penn State.
Leonard was dominant on the ground all season, ranking second among all-active FBS quarterbacks in career rushing touchdowns with 36. In 2024 he rushed for 17 scores, breaking the Notre Dame single-season record.
