Notre Dame’s special-teams spark plug with real defensive versatility
In the 2024 season at Notre Dame, Max Hurleman carved out value as a high-motor, do-it-all defensive back and elite special-teams contributor, logging 13 tackles while also returning 23 punts for 138 yards.[1][3][11] What makes him intriguing isn’t just the stat line: he’s a walk-on-turned-impact piece who brings toughness, reliability, and versatility, with reports noting he mainly handled nickel/CB duties and became a trusted punt returner rather than a volume defender.[1][8] If your team wants effort, football IQ, and immediate special-teams juice, he fits the bill; if you need a true shutdown corner, that’s not his calling card.[1][8]
