Kennedy Urlacher, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher, made an impactful college football debut with Notre Dame, showcasing his skills in a game against Purdue where he recorded three tackles and one pass breakup. Following a season where he played in 14 games mainly on special teams, Urlacher has decided to enter the transfer portal to seek new opportunities elsewhere. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound safety from Chandler High was a four-star recruit and intends to explore other options for the upcoming season.
Urlacher contributed to Notre Dame's special teams play and saw limited action on defense last season, finishing with 12 tackles, one tackle for loss, one pass breakup, and one fumble recovery. Despite being in contention for a starting role this spring, Urlacher faces competition from other safeties like Luke Talich and Tae Johnson, who have also shown promise during practices and scrimmages. While Urlacher's future playing time at Notre Dame remains uncertain, his decision to enter the transfer portal opens up possibilities for his football career beyond the Irish program.