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Irish Trio Makes Freshman All-American Teams
13 Dec, 2025
Summary
- CJ Carr and Guerby Lambert named to second team.
- Tae Johnson earned first-team Freshman All-America honors.
- Johnson recorded four interceptions and two defensive touchdowns.
Three Notre Dame players have been recognized on Freshman All-American teams, highlighting a strong debut season for the program. Safety Tae Johnson received first-team accolades following an impressive season where he accumulated 48 tackles and four interceptions, contributing significantly to the defense.
Quarterback CJ Carr and offensive lineman Guerby Lambert were named to the second team. Carr showcased remarkable poise, throwing for 2,741 yards and 27 touchdowns, while also breaking multiple school passing records. Lambert, who stepped into a starting role due to an injury, proved to be an effective blocker.
Johnson's impact was further amplified by two defensive touchdowns, including a blocked punt return and an interception return. Carr's statistical achievements, such as his passer rating and yards per attempt, placed him among the nation's elite college quarterbacks. Both players, along with Lambert, have established themselves as key figures for Notre Dame's future success.
