Chris O'Leary

Xavier Watts Taking on a Greater Role in 2024

7 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

From receiver to backup to rotation to starter, Xavier Watts earned his way to star status and is looking to continue to elevate his game

Hit & Hustle | Most Important Uncommitted 2025 Recruits

9 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Greg and Jamie are back discussing Notre Dame's two most recent commitments, the loss of Chris O'Leary to the NFL, and they list who they feel are the mist important uncommitted 2025 recruiting targets

More on Notre Dame's Potential Staff

9 mo ago by Matt Freeman

A few notes on where Notre Dame could go following Chris O'Leary's departure to the NFL.

Chris O'Leary Headed to LA Chargers

9 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Chris O'Leary is off to the NFL to coach the LA Chargers.

Competition Leading to More Violence from Notre Dame

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame's preseason camp has been competitive and filled with plenty of trash talk.

X (Watts) + 2023 = a Breakout Season

1 yr ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Xavier Watts took a big step forward late last season for Notre Dame and is primed to be even better this fall

Antonio Carter II Adjusting to Notre Dame Defense, Growing Confidence Daily

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame safety Antonio Cater II is starting to find his rhythm, but knows there is still more work to be done.

Notre Dame's 193-Pound Nickel Thomas Harper Brings “Twitch and Violence”

1 yr ago by Andrew Mentock

Harper limited opposing quarterbacks to a 73.0 NFL passer rating in 2022. He’s also a capable tackler, more than willing to seek contact against running backs with a 40-pound size advantage.

Notre Dame's Young Safeties Growing & Impressing

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame's freshmen safeties won't be thrown to the wolves in 2023, but it doesn't mean they aren't impressing Chris O'Leary and their teammates.

Chris O'Leary Notebook | August 7th

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame safeties coach Chris O'Leary spoke following Monday's practice.

Video | Chris O’Leary on Notre Dame's Transfers, Freshmen, Veterans and Challenging Room

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame safeties coach Chris O'Leary spoke following Monday's practice.

Notre Dame Safeties Go Through Spring Ball as the Position Group with the Most to Prove

1 yr ago by Andrew Mentock

The Notre Dame safety room has endured loss after loss over the last few months, but a trio of veteran players may create position stability if they break out this spring.

Chris O'Leary Notebook | 4.4

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame safeties coach Chris O’Leary spoke following Tuesday’s practice.

Video | Notre Dame Safeties Coach Chris O'Leary Post-Practice 4.4

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame safeties coach Chris O'Leary spoke following Tuesday's practice.

Safeties Coach Chris O'Leary Staying At Notre Dame

1 yr ago by Christian McCollum

Irish Sports Daily has learned safeties coach Chris O'Leary has decided to return to South Bend after interest from NFL teams.

NFL Combine Video | Brandon Joseph Talks Future Fighting Irish Stars, Declaring for NFL

1 yr ago by Andrew Mentock

Former Notre Dame safety Brandon Joseph spoke on Thursday at the 2023 NFL Combine.

Irish Walk-On Luke Talich: Forgoing PAC-12 Offers for “Dream" School

1 yr ago by Andrew Mentock

He may be from a small Wyoming town but Luke Talich has the potential to be the hidden gem of Notre Dame 2023 recruiting class.

On Defense, Notre Dame DC Al Golden Will Rely on a Wealth of Experience, Depth

2 yr ago by Andrew Mentock

This fall, Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden expects to employ a steady rotation of players at linebacker, along the defensive line and in the secondary.

Ramon Henderson is Ready to Emerge at Safety for Notre Dame

2 yr ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Ramon Henderson went from never having played safety before to a significant role at the end of last season. His knowledge of the position has grown and he's handling everything being thrown at him

Notre Dame's Xavier Watts Bringing Aggression, Playmaking and Violence in 2022

2 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Xavier Watts will play both ways for Notre Dame in 2022 and it's a challenge he's embraced to help the Fighting Irish.