Standout offensive tackle is the fifth Notre Dame player drafted in the first round in the past five years.
Consensus All-America pick in '78 . . . three-year starter at center from 1976-78 . . . member of 1977 national championship team . . . played in 1979 Japan Bowl and Hula Bowl . . . second-round selection by Minnesota Vikings in 1979 NFL draft . . . played with Vikings from '79 through 1990 . . . younger brother Tim also played for Irish from 1977-80.