“Tight End U” will take a hit in terms of depth in 2021 as Notre Dame star Tommy Tremble has declared for the NFL draft.
Tremble didn’t put up huge numbers in receptions for the Fighting Irish but certainly carried that club in his bag, catching 19 balls for 218 yards in 2020. His 16 receptions a year earlier totaled 183 yards and four scores.
Tremble is certainly a fine target to throw to but it’s clearly his blocking ability that he’s known best for.
Notre Dame had success running its counter play all night and this was one of the smaller gains, but TE Tommy Tremble (24) deserves recognition for this block. pic.twitter.com/MSWNBaTH2z
— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) October 13, 2020
Tremble made the declaration on Thursday night, leaving two years of eligibility unused at Notre Dame.
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It’s easy to say that he could have used another year of fine-tuning before entering the NFL, but with man-child Michael Mayer ready to perhaps take the position to an even higher level than has been seen in decades at Notre Dame, I can certainly see why Tremble sees the time being now.
And I’ll never knock a guy for getting paid to play as regardless of your size or health, there are only so many hits a player can take, especially when they’re as physical as Tremble.
All the best to one of the best blocking tight ends Notre Dame has seen in recent years.