Explosive Notre Dame Edge With Real Pressure Juice
Botelho is a disruptive, high-motor Notre Dame edge defender whose calling card is quickness, pass-rush effort, and versatility across the front, but his recent production has been limited by a knee injury that ended his season and kept him from fully cashing in on his talent. In 2025, he logged 20 tackles and 1 sack in 12 games, while earlier reports noted strong pressure metrics and a high pass-rush win rate before the injury setback. He’s a fit for teams valuing effort, edge flexibility, and an experienced, physical rotational piece.
