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Thoughts on Notre Dame having 3 "Freaks" on the Defensive Line, on toughness being undervalued in the evaluation process for recruits, why Notre Dame should get more playmaking from the nickel this fall, and more
By Jamie Uyeyama
August 13, 2026
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Bruce Feldman came out with his annual Freaks List this week and four Notre Dame players were featured: DE Bryce Young, DT Francis Brewu, DT Elijah Hughes, and LG Anthonie Knapp.

I know it’s been discussed by Notre Dame fans already, but I haven’t seen anyone mention how all four of them are freaks on the offensive line and defensive lines.

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