SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) – Whereas Sam Hartman wasn’t among the many seven former Notre Dame gamers who heard their identify referred to as in the course of the 2024 NFL Draft, he’s nonetheless headed to a brand new dwelling on the professional degree.
It was introduced shortly after the draft ended on Saturday evening that Hartman signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent.
The Wake Forest grad switch completed his six-year school soccer profession with 134 landing passes, which is tied for third-most in FBS historical past with Graham Harrell, and 15,656 passing yards, which ranks fifth all-time.
In his solely season in South Bend, Hartman threw for two,689 yards, 24 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. In line with our reporting companions at the South Bend Tribune, his lone season in a pro-style offense at Notre Dame yielded career-bests in completion proportion (63.5%), yards per try (8.9) and passer score (159.5).
Hartman went 36-21 as a starter in school however went simply 5-10 in opposition to ranked groups. He additionally struggled within the Senior Bowl, going 7-for-25 for 69 yards and one interception.
Hartman is not going to be the one Notre Dame participant to signal with an NFL group as an undrafted free agent, because the UDFA market is essential for NFL groups which are nonetheless trying to fill holes they weren’t in a position to fill within the draft.
He joins Javontae Jean-Baptiste in our nation’s capital, as Jean-Baptiste was chosen within the seventh spherical of the draft by the Commanders.
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