Notre Dame’s steady special-teams holder with a championship-grade assignment
Chris Salerno has been a dependable Notre Dame special-teams piece across multiple seasons, serving primarily as the holder on field goals and PATs rather than as a statistical kicker, which tells you his value is in trust, timing, and clean operation under pressure.[1][5] In 2024, Notre Dame repeatedly used him in big-game kicking situations, including postseason wins, and the staff’s consistent reliance on him suggests he’s a low-drama, execution-first fit for teams that value precision and composure over flash.[5]
