Legacy linebacker still carving out his Notre Dame role
Tommy Powlus is a developmental Notre Dame linebacker and preferred walk-on whose value comes from football pedigree, toughness, and steady upside rather than box-score volume. In his 2025 season, he played in one game and made his collegiate debut against Syracuse; before that, he did not see game action as a freshman in 2024. Listed around 6-1 and 213 pounds in 2026, he brings a compact frame, strong work ethic, and the kind of program familiarity coaches love. If you want a depth piece with intangibles and long-term growth potential, he’s the sort of player who can quietly earn trust.
