Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish star receives some disastrous news after a bizarre early start to his mediocre NFL career

Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish star Isaiah Foskey was one of the program’s best pass rushers in recent memory. The 6-5, 270-pound defensive end managed to collect 122 total tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 26.5 sacks, and seven forced fumbles during his four-year career. That was especially impressive considering that Foskey only played in four games as a true freshman in 2019 to maintain eligibility. 

While Foskey put up some really good numbers while wearing the blue and gold, he was always a player who seemed to be missing something. The talent was undeniable, but the consistency with his pass rush plan, and big game impact always seemed to be lacking. It wasn’t surprising to see, however, that the NFL banked on talent. 

The New Orleans Saints took that chance, selecting the California native in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. A lot was expected from Foskey with his ability to get after the quarterback, but that production never materialized, and he was almost unbelievably bad. During his two years with the Saints, Foskey managed to collect just 25 total tackles, zero tackles for loss, and no sacks in 27 games. He was an absolute non factor for a defense that needed him desperately. 

Just two years after spending the No. 40 overall selection on the former Irish standout, New Orleans opted to release Foskey on Tuesday. The 24-year old pass rusher is now pressed with finding a new home, and trying to recapture some of his untapped potential.