Notre Dame's Joe Alt became the first offensive lineman from the school to enter the NFL Draft as a true junior, and got picked by the L.A. Chargers in the first round, marking the highest selection of an Irish O-lineman since 1969.

By the Numbers
  • Joe Alt: 6-foot-8, 322-pound two-time All-American
  • 12 Notre Dame draft hopefuls; 8 likely to be drafted
  • 11th protege of retired Notre Dame offensive line coach Harry Hiestand to be drafted since 2014
State of Play
  • Joe Alt was the first offensive tackle selected in the draft
  • Blake Fisher, another early entry offensive tackle from Notre Dame, is also expected to be drafted
What's Next

Stay tuned for the draft rounds 2-3 on Friday and rounds 4-7 on Saturday, with many rookie free agents expected to be signed and brought into mini-camps afterward.

Bottom Line

Joe Alt's early entry into the NFL Draft and high selection mark a significant milestone for Notre Dame's offensive line and the ongoing success of its players in the league.