Notre Dame’s upside bet at wideout
Elijah Burress enters 2026 as a promising Notre Dame freshman/sophomore receiver with a strong pedigree and real developmental buzz: he was rated a four-star by 247Sports and ESPN, and his 2025 freshman season produced 3 catches for 21 yards, with his best stretch coming late against Stanford. He looks like a smooth, long-term fit for an Irish passing game that values polish and reliability, with reports highlighting his hands, route potential, and ability to grow into a bigger role—classic “don’t blink, he might be the next one” material.
