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Former Notre Dame and NFL O-lineman Sam Young reveling in his transition to spectator

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen05/04/26EHansenND
Sam Young
Sam Young (74) was a fixture on Notre Dame's offensive line for 50 consecutive starts from 2006 to 2009. Matt Cashore/USA TODAY Network

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Sam Young returned to campus for Legacy Weekend expecting to introduce his daughters to Irish football. Instead, he found himself catching up on a sport transformed by NIL, transfers and revenue sharing — while offering a seasoned eye on Notre Dame’s evolving offensive line and the value of versatility in today’s game.

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