Gritty, Special-Teams-Driven RB With Versatility and Proven Work Ethic
Jake Tafelski is a tough, team-first running back who has earned his role through versatility and reliability rather than gaudy box-score production. Across his college career, he’s appeared in 25 games, contributing as a runner, receiver, and tackler on special teams, with career totals of 21 rushing yards, 42 receiving yards, and six tackles. Notre Dame sources describe him as a gritty competitor who played mostly on special teams, and that edge makes him a fit for programs that value physicality, discipline, and dependable depth over flash.
