# Notre Dame Players Powering Seahawks

> Seahawks build NFL powerhouse with four former Notre Dame stars.
- Title: Notre Dame Players Powering Seahawks | Shortify
- Summary: Seahawks build NFL powerhouse with four former Notre Dame stars. Seahawks now have four former Notre Dame players on their roster, including Quenton Nelson…
- Keywords: seahawks, notre dame, quenton nelson, jadarian price, nfl, seattle, super bowl, football, college football, pro bowl, sports, Notre
- Source: Notre Dame Fighting Irish On SI — https://si.com/college/notredame/football/nfl-powerhouse-notre-dame-of-the-northwest
- Published: 2026-10-27T18:32:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: seahawks, notre dame, quenton nelson, jadarian price, nfl, seattle, super bowl, football, college football, pro bowl, sports
## NFL Talent Uptick
Forty former Fighting Irish players are on NFL rosters this season, the sixth-most among colleges.
## Seahawks' Notre Dame Connection
Four former Notre Dame players now play for the Seahawks, the reigning Super Bowl champions.
## Seahawks' Recent Moves
The Seahawks added Quenton Nelson, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, from the Indianapolis Colts to strengthen their offensive line.
## Seahawks' Super Bowl Impact
Defensive tackle Rylie Mills and safety Julian Love made their first professional sacks and interceptions in the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory over the Patriots.
## Trade Details
The Seahawks traded a 2027 third-round pick and 2028 fifth-round pick for Quenton Nelson from the Colts.
## Player Status
Jadarian Price missed four games due to a chest injury but is back practicing, while Nelson prepares for Monday night's game against the Bears.
## Notre Dame Fan Perspective
A former Bears fan says his nfl rooting interest centers around former Notre Dame players having success.
## Historical Context
Former Notre Dame players last starred in a Super Bowl game with the 49ers in 1990.
## Key takeaway

Seahawks now have four former Notre Dame players on their roster, including Quenton Nelson and Jadarian Price, after trading for Nelson to strengthen their offense.