Former Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison was viewed as a likely first rounder until season-ending hip surgery six games into his junior year.

Notre Dame football saw its first player get picked in the second round as cornerback Benjamin Morrison was taken by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Notre Dame finished last season with its first national championship game appearance since 2012. A tremendous defense, which ranked fifth in scoring, led the way and shined when called upon en route to the title matchup.