Notre Dame Football: Irish likely to sign Sam Hartman from the portal

1. Hartman has the opportunity to play for a contender.

Hartman using his last year of eligibility instead of going to the NFL makes business sense for the veteran quarterback. Hartman was projected to be a 5th-6th-round draft pick in the 2023 draft, which means maybe a five-figure signing bonus. It is not a stretch to think he’s more valuable to a college team than an NFL team in 2023.

Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson said he would not blame Hartman if he transferred because he got a better NIL deal elsewhere.

On the field, Hartman can play on the best roster of his career. He’ll play behind the best offensive line he’s ever played with. Wake Forest was good until they had to block the better defensive lines in the conference (look at their performances against Clemson).

The offensive load won’t all be on Hartman. Instead, he’ll have the opportunity to throw a lot of play-action because of Notre Dame’s desire to run the football. There is no A.T. Perry or Sage Surratt type of receiver on the roster, but keep an eye on Deion Colzie, who averaged over 20 yards per reception.

Hartman could be just what the doctor ordered to get the football to the receivers next season.