Notre Dame’s Joe Alt picked Early by L.A. Chargers in NFL Draft 2024
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
- 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
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 LineJoe 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.
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