
MEET TARIQ BRACY
After an up and down beginning of his Notre Dame career, TaRiq Bracy put together two good years of football to end his time on campus. His final year was the best from Bracy, excelling inside at the nickel back position. With a history of inconsistent play and some nagging injuries in the past, Bracy does have some major question marks to answer. Bracy’s pre draft process will be fascinating to watch.
CAREER OVERVIEW
A five year player for the Irish, Bracy played in a total of 55 games during his career, including time both at nickel back and as an outside cornerback. The majority of that experience came in the slot over the last two years. He totaled 6,450 all-purpose yards in his four year career, including 3,755 rushing yards, 1,659 receiving yards, 436 kickoff return yards, 449 punt return yards, 151 interception return yards, 112 tackles, 14 interceptions and 73 touchdowns.
EYE IN THE SKY
Athletically, Bracy brings an interesting profile to the table. At just a hair over 5-10 and 185 pounds, he fits best in the slot on the next level. Bracy has a good level of foot quickness, showing the talent to mirror and match in man coverage effectively. Bracy saved his best season for last in 2022, showing a much higher level of consistency compared to years prior. Not only does he have good short area quickness but Bracy also has solid straight line speed to work vertically.