Sam Assaf is Notre Dame’s ultimate competitor-walk-on: low volume, high motor
Sam Assaf’s current football profile at Notre Dame is less about box-score fireworks and more about grit, versatility, and competitiveness: in the 2023 season, he appeared in two games and logged 2 carries for 3 rushing yards, including a 2-yard carry against Central Michigan and 1-yard debut against Tennessee State. He’s also notable as a multi-sport Notre Dame athlete with a reputation for showing up, competing hard, and providing depth energy rather than headline stats—exactly the kind of glue-guy fit that can matter in a locker room.
