Notre Dame’s lightning-quick playmaker who changed games on defense and special teams
Vontez Duff was a disruptive Notre Dame cornerback and return ace whose impact went beyond routine coverage work: in the 2002 season, he posted 36 tackles, 7 pass breakups, and a pick-six, while also becoming the first Irish player to return an interception, punt, and kickoff for touchdowns in the same season. He was praised as a speedy, fearless game-breaker and one of the best return specialists in program history, making him the kind of athlete every coach wants when they need instant momentum and a big-play spark.
