Three things I like about Notre Dame OL Anthonie Knapp

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.

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#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).