Three things I like about Notre Dame OL Anthonie Knapp

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We live in a college football world of lists, rankings, and countdowns. Many players on Notre Dame’s roster have been talked about and written about over the last few months — so let’s fall in line.

This will be my official Top 20 Notre Dame Football Players ranking. I will unveil each player, and list the three things I like about them. It seems simple enough, but I have no doubt that some of these ratings will be highly criticized, but you can always share your thoughts in the comments below.

#54 ANTHONIE KNAPP OL

Veteran by fire

With all due respect to the other Notre Dame offensive linemen, there really isn’t one that I trust more than Knapp. Without expectation, Knapp was forced into action at a position he wasn’t recruited for, and helped get the Fighting Irish to the National Championship game. He put in the work — as arduous as it was.

Unselfish at an unselfish position

Knapp is moving inside in 2026. Left tackle is a glory position in football, and Knapp has played it well for the past two seasons, but there are better fits at left tackle than him — and that’s fine (and he knows it’s fine).

Best is yet to come

This definitely ties in with the above reason, but no matter… I fully believe knapp is about to have a breakthrough season at left guard. While some would say he has already broken through as the starter at LT for the last two seasons (and only allowed 1 sack in 334 pass blocking attempts) and they would be right — but now he is going to where he was meant to be, and that means Notre Dame’s line is only going to be better for it in 2026.

TOP 20 COUNTDOWN

#20 DT Francis Brewu
#19 LB Jaylen Sneed
#18 LB Jaiden Ausberry
#17 WR Mylan Graham
#16 CB DJ McKinney
#15 RB Aneyas Williams

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