Under-the-radar Irish WR with starter upside
Saldate enters 2026 as a redshirt sophomore at Notre Dame and a depth-chart candidate after appearing in four games in 2025, when he totaled 1 catch for 2 yards. His value is less about box-score juice and more about pedigree: a former four-star recruit with strong prep production, good athletic background, and the type of multi-sport competitiveness coaches tend to love. At 5-foot-11, 185 pounds, he profiles as a versatile receiver who can earn snaps if his route polish and consistency keep rising.
