Notre Dame’s Workhorse Nose Tackle With NFL-Ready Tenacity
In the 2000 season, Lance Legree was a tone-setting Notre Dame defensive tackle who started all eight games, led Irish defensive linemen in playing time, and produced 40 tackles with three tackles for loss, including seven-tackle outings against Stanford and Nebraska[10]. His calling card was motor and durability more than flash—big, physical, assignment-sound, and trusted in the middle, which is exactly why he drew recognition as Notre Dame’s Lineman of the Year and an all-independent pick[14]. If a roster needs a rugged interior anchor who can eat snaps and bring steady effort, he fits the bill.
