Knapp Rising Like Joe Alt | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is buzzing about rookie offensive lineman Anthonie Knapp, comparing his mindset and work ethic to NFL-bound Joe Alt. Knapp made his first start at left guard in the big win over Wisconsin, showcasing toughness and football IQ that have the coaching staff hyped. While it’s early to say he’ll match Alt’s elite level, Freeman’s glowing praise signals serious confidence in Knapp’s future. The Irish now turn their attention to Rice this Saturday, eager to see how Knapp continues to evolve on the line. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f02100d6d325ac61