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Notre Dame's Billy Schrauth Declares for 2026 NFL Draft

12/27/2025

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Billy Schrauth, a captain on the Notre Dame offensive line, has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, choosing not to return for a fifth season.
Schrauth played in parts of three seasons, starting in 2023, and became a key player when healthy.
His final game was a 34-24 victory against USC, where he played through a knee injury.
Notre Dame's hopes for a College Football Playoff return ended in disappointment as the team was not selected.
Schrauth thanked his family, coaches, teammates, and fans in his farewell message.

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Billy Schrauth, a captain on the Notre Dame offensive line, has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, choosing not to return for a fifth season.
Schrauth played in parts of three seasons, starting in 2023, and became a key player when healthy.
His final game was a 34-24 victory against USC, where he played through a knee injury.
Notre Dame's hopes for a College Football Playoff return ended in disappointment as the team was not selected.
Schrauth thanked his family, coaches, teammates, and fans in his farewell message.