Here’s a look at some winners and losers in the 2025 NFL Draft from an Irish football perspective: Even though he had to wait until the sixth round and pick No. 189, Leonard landed with an Indianapolis Colts franchise that knows him well.

When you look at the results for the 2025 NFL Draft you see some strange numbers, at least when it comes to Notre Dame. If you look at the perceived top programs from the 2024 season, Notre Dame's draft numbers were significantly lower than most teams.

It might not have been the draft weekend many Irish players wanted, but there's an upside to the slight disappointments.