Notre Dame in the NFL: Liam Eichenberg shows out for Dolphins

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg was in and out of the Dolphins’ starting lineup for the first nine weeks of the 2023 season. But he’s started the past three games at guard, and he’s excelling in Miami’s high-powered offense.

Eichenberg posted an 83.0 overall Pro Focus Grade on Sunday in the Dolphins’ 45-15 win over the Commanders, including an 81.0 mark as a run blocker. He has allowed only 2 quarterback pressures in the past three weeks, and Miami fans and media are starting to notice.

Liam Eichenberg, last 3 games, Miami Dolphins

201 snaps
0 sacks
0 QB hits
2 pressures

Source: PFF pic.twitter.com/DvQLlfr7BQ

— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) December 4, 2023

Here’s how every other former Notre Dame player in the NFL did in Week 13.

Brandon Aubrey (played for Notre Dame from 2013-16), K, Dallas Cowboys

Result: 41-35 win over Cowboys

Aubrey is still perfect. He went 4-for-4 this week, and he’s 26-for-26 this season.

Aaron Banks (2017-20), OL, San Francisco 49ers

Result: 42-19 win over Eagles

Banks allowed two pressures but did well in the run game, finishing with a 69.6 overall PFF grade.

Miles Boykin (2015-18), WR, Pittsburgh Steelers

Result: 24-10 loss to Cardinals

Boykin played 12 snaps but was not targeted.

Chase Claypool (2016-19), WR, Miami Dolphins

Result: 45-15 win over Commanders

Claypool was listed as a full participant in practice after missing several weeks with a knee injury, but he did not play this week.

Isaiah Foskey (2019-22), DE, New Orleans Saints

Result: 33-28 loss to Lions

Foskey returned from injury this week, playing 7 snaps. He made 1 tackle.

Alohi Gilman (2017-19), S, Los Angeles Chargers 

Result: 6-0 win over Patriots

Gilman made 3 tackles but was credited with 4 missed tackles as well.

Blake Grupe (2022), K, New Orleans Saints

Result: 33-28 loss to Lions

Grupe made all 4 of his extra points this week.

Robert Hainsey (2017-20), OL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Result: 21-18 win over Panthers

Hainsey allowed 5 pressures and was given a 42.6 overall PFF grade.

Kyle Hamilton (2019-2021), S, Baltimore Ravens

Result: BYE

Kurt Hinish (2017-21), DT, Houston Texans

Result: 22-17 win over Broncos

Finish played 22 snaps but did not make the stat sheet.

J.J. Jansen (2004-07), LS, Carolina Panthers

Result: 21-18 loss to Panthers

Jansen snapped successfully 10 times, 8 on punts and 2 on kicks.

Cole Kmet (2017-19), TE, Chicago Bears

Result: BYE

Julian Love (2016-18), DB, Seattle Seahawks

Result: 41-35 loss to Cowboys

Love made 4 tackles, 2 of which were defensive stops.

Zack Martin (2009-13), OL, Dallas Cowboys

Result: 41-35 win over Seahawks

Martin did not allow a pressure and earned a 73.5 PFF grade.

Michael Mayer (2020-22), TE, Las Vegas Raiders

Result: BYE

Nick McCloud (2020), CB, New York Giants

Result: BYE

Mike McGlinchey (2013-17), OL, Denver Broncos

Result: 22-17 win over Texans

McGlinchey allowed 3 pressures. He was given a 55.4 overall grade.

Sam Mustipher (2014-18), OL, Baltimore Ravens

Result: BYE

Quenton Nelson (2014-17), OL, Indianapolis Colts

Result: 31-28 win over Titans

Nelson allowed 2 pressures but posted a 77.3 pass-blocking grade.

Julian Okwara (2016-19), EDGE, Detroit Lions

Result: 33-28 win over Saints

Okwara was a healthy scratch this week.

Romeo Okwara (2012-15), DL, Detroit Lions 

Result: 33-28 win over Saints

Okwara played only 9 snaps but picked up a sack and an additional pressure. His PFF grade: 90.2.

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (2017-20), LB, Cleveland Browns 

Result: 36-19 loss to Rams

Owusu-Koramoah made 6 tackles and added a quarterback pressure. He made 2 defensive stops and didn’t allow a reception on two targets.

Ben Skowronek (2020), WR, Los Angeles Rams

Result: 36-19 win over Browns

Skowronek played a season-high 24 snaps. He caught 2 of his 3 targets for 12 yards.

Harrison Smith (2007-11), S, Minnesota Vikings

Result: BYE

Durham Smythe (2013-17), TE, Miami Dolphins

Result: 45-15 win over Commanders

Smythe was not targeted.

Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OL, Baltimore Ravens

Result: BYE

Equaniemeous St. Brown (2015-17), WR, Chicago Bears

Result: BYE

Jerry Tillery (2015-18), DL, Las Vegas Raiders 

Result: BYE

Drue Tranquill (2014-18), LB, Kansas City Chiefs 

Result: 27-19 loss to Packers

Tranquill made 2 tackles, but he exited the game with a concussion. He did not return.

Tommy Tremble (2018-20), TE, Carolina Panthers 

Result: 21-18 loss to Buccaneers

Tremble caught his lone target for 7 yards.

Kyren Williams (2019-21), RB, Los Angeles Rams

Result: 36-19 win over Browns

Williams carried 21 times for 88 yards and caught 3 passes for 24. He scored a rushing touchdown, his 10th of the season.

Brock Wright (2017-20), TE, Detroit Lions

Result: 33-28 win over Saints

Tremble caught his lone target for 8 yards.

Former Notre Dame players on injured reserve

• Falcons EDGE Ade Ogundeji (foot/ankle)
• Lions LS Scott Daly (knee)
• Texans C Jarrett Patterson (ankle)
• Commanders LB Drew White (knee)