{"id":8988,"date":"2023-06-28T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/?p=8988"},"modified":"2023-06-28T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T16:00:00","slug":"newsstand-pff-names-two-notre-dame-players-as-the-best-offensive-guards-in-the-nfl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/newsstand-pff-names-two-notre-dame-players-as-the-best-offensive-guards-in-the-nfl\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsstand: PFF names two Notre Dame players as the best offensive guards in the NFL"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to Pro Football Focus<\/a><\/strong>, the two best offensive guards in the NFL once donned the Blue and Gold threads of the University of Notre Dame. This summer, PFF named Zack Martin<\/strong> of the Dallas Cowboys and Quenton Nelson<\/strong> of the Indianapolis Colts the No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, offensive guards in the league entering the 2023 season. <\/p>\n

Here is what the outlet said about both players. <\/p>\n

On Martin: <\/strong>Martin\u2019s 72.8 PFF grade last season ranked ninth among guards, but in every other season of his career he finished with a top-five grade at the position. He was the only guard in the NFL to not allow any sacks while playing 700 or more pass-blocking snaps, and, on balance, it\u2019s hard to see him not being one of the best guards in football in 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n

On Nelson: The big question with Nelson is how much recent injuries have impacted him and what that means for him heading into the 2023 season. His PFF grade has declined in each of the past three years, but even with his struggles last season we still saw the flashes of dominance that made him the sixth overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft.<\/em><\/p>\n

Martin is a six-time All-Pro selection and was voted to the All-2010s Team Hall of Fame. Nelson is a three-time All-Pro. <\/p>\n

Notre Dame tweets of the day <\/h2>\n

Martin and Nelson aren\u2019t the only former Irish players excelling in the NFL right now. Kyle Hamilton<\/a><\/strong> is already receiving high praise going into his second professional season. <\/p>\n

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\u2066@PFF<\/a>\u2069 picked the best defensive duo\u2019s at every position. Great to see Kyle Hamilton getting recognized in his 2nd year. Here we go!
\u2066@Ravens<\/a>\u2069 \u2066@NDFootball<\/a>\u2069 pic.twitter.com\/JSY0yvTavG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tom Mendoza (@TomMendozaTalks) June 26, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Kyle Rudolph was a stud in South Bend and started 145 games in the NFL with 50 career touchdown catches. And oh, by the way, he can play a little golf, too. <\/p>\n

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The best green jackets in the game.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to @NDFootball<\/a> alum @KyleRudolph<\/a> and his team, the winners of the second annual @GolicFoundation<\/a>
Sub Par Classic!#GoIrish<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/szZdVgukAY<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Warren Golf Course (@WarrenGolfND) June 28, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Marcus Freeman is one of the best recruiters as a head country in the country<\/a><\/strong>. Period. <\/p>\n

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ICYMI: 2025 four-star CB Mark Zackery visited Notre Dame earlier this month and had the chance to meet with head coach Marcus Freeman.<\/p>\n

Story: https:\/\/t.co\/4QDg3w9wv2<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ds4qxgW046<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kyle Kelly (@ByKyleKelly) June 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Quote of the day <\/h2>\n

\u201cOf course I got excited when I heard those words, because I had a good feeling [the offer] was coming, and once my dad and I walked into the office, Coach Freeman\u00a0<\/strong>told me that he loved what he saw today at camp and told me in front of my dad that I officially have a scholarship offer to the University of Notre Dame.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 2026 quarterback recruit Noah Grubbs on receiving his offer from the Irish<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Headlines of the day <\/h2>\n

Why the Irish linebackers will be better in 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Why the Irish receivers will be better in 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

60 days until Notre Dame football: A stat in which the Irish beat Georgia in 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Why the Irish cornerbacks will be better in 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

What are NFL Draft experts saying about Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lucky Charms: Notre Dame 2025 quarterback recruiting nuggets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Notre Dame Elite EDGE target Elijah Rushing sets commitment date<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

What NFL Draft experts are saying about Notre Dame\u2019s top prospects<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

How surging 2025 safety offeree Ethan Long received Notre Dame\u2019s coaches\u2019 attention at camp<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Analyzing the CBS Sports claim that Notre Dame will have one of the most improved offenses in the country in 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Notre Dame opponent preview: What does Wake Forest look like without Sam Hartman?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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