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VIDEO: Brian Kelly Talks Notre Dame Draft Picks

The Notre Dame head coach addressed the 2020 NFL Draft and a past standout.

Bryan Driskell

Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly had six former players selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, and six more former standouts signed free agent contracts.

In the video above, Kelly talked about all six of the former players that were drafted. Kelly was asked about ESPN analyst and former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum's comments about Cole Kmet and his "lack of speed."

Kelly normally plays nice with ESPN and its analysts, but he wasn't fond of Tannenbaum's comments, which you'll hear in the video.

Kelly talked about the differences between brothers Romeo and Julian Okwara, a pair of former Irish players that will now be teammates after the younger Okwara was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round.

Kelly talked about cornerback Troy Pride Jr. and the difference between his game and that of former Irish corner Julian Love. Kelly talked about what the Cincinnati Bengals are getting in defensive end Khalid Kareem and the intangibles that safety Alohi Gilman will bring to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Kelly also talked about Chase Claypool and undrafted free agent Jalen Elliott, who Kelly believes has a chance to stick with the Lions.

Kelly was also asked about Joe Staley, a former player for Kelly from his days at Central Michigan. Staley announced his retirement from the NFL after the draft concluded.

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BRYAN DRISKELL

Bryan Driskell is the publisher of Irish Breakdown and has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. A former college football player and coach, Bryan and Irish Breakdown bring a level of expertise and analysis that is unmatched. From providing in depth looks at the Fighting Irish, breaking news stories and honest recruiting analysis, Irish Breakdown has everything Notre Dame football fans want and need. Bryan was previous a football analyst for Blue & Gold Illustrated before launching Irish Breakdown. He coached college football at Duquesne University, Muhlenberg College, Christopher Newport University, Wittenberg University and Defiance College. During his coaching career he was a pass game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, quarterbacks coach, running backs coach and wide receivers coach. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Salisbury University, where he played quarterback for the Sea Gulls. You can email Bryan at bryan@irishbreakdown.com. Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more. BECOME A MEMBER Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Follow Bryan on Twitter: @CoachD178Like and follow Irish Breakdown on FacebookSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter

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