Although Alohi Gilman didn’t start his career at Notre Dame, he leaves as a captain and an NFL Draft pick. Gilman began his career at Navy, but his sights on playing in the NFL would have been put on hold due to a military commitment rule which lead to his transfer to South Bend.
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welcome to LA, @alohigilman! pic.twitter.com/k5NG9NrszN
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) April 25, 2020
The move paid off today as Gilman was selected by Los Angeles Chargers in the sixth round. The two-year Notre Dame starter complied 168 tackles, 3 picks, 4 forced fumbles and a sack while roaming the Irish secondary. His senior leadership along with Jalen Elliott, led the secondary to a top 20 total defense last year.
One of the most inspirational leaders in our locker room, @alohigilman is heading to the @Chargers. That makes four Fighting Irish playing for the Bolts.
Alohi will surely make an impact in the backfield.
Maika’i Loa and mahalo, Alohi! #GraduatingChampions pic.twitter.com/9b2F0D9gnf
— Brian Kelly (@CoachBrianKelly) April 25, 2020
The fifth pick for the Irish in this years draft, following Cole Kmet, Chase Claypool, Julian Okwara and Troy Pride, Jr. Gilman will be missed next year, but his time to play at the next level has come. Los Angeles will be happy with the leadership qualities Gilman brings, as he fulfills his lifelong dream of playing in the NFL and joins a slew of former Notre Dame players including Drue Tranquill, Jerry Tillery and Isaac Rochell.