2006 Notre Dame Football Roster
The 2006 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football roster was a blend of experienced veterans and promising young talent. Under the leadership of head coach Charlie Weis, the team showed great potential throughout the season. Quarterback Brady Quinn emerged as a standout, setting numerous school records and garnering Heisman Trophy consideration. He had a talented receiving corps, including Jeff Samardzija and Rhema McKnight, who proved to be reliable targets on the field.
On the defensive side, Maurice Crum Jr. and Tom Zbikowski led the charge, showcasing their athleticism and football IQ. Despite some challenges, the Irish displayed determination and resilience. Their memorable victories against Penn State and UCLA highlighted their competitiveness. However, they faced formidable opponents, and their overall record was not as impressive as they had hoped. Nevertheless, the 2006 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football roster left a lasting impact, and their dedication and passion for the sport inspired fans and future generations of players alike.
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Yr. | Hometown / High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D.J. Hord | WR | 6’1″ | 192 | SO | Lee’s Summit, MO Rockhurst |
| 2 | Darrin Walls | DB | 6’1″ | 175 | FR | Pittsburgh, PA Woodland Hills |
| 3 | Darius Walker | RB | 5’10” | 208 | JR | Lawrenceville, GA Buford |
| 4 | Demetrius Jones | QB | 6’4″ | 202 | FR | Chicago, IL Morgan Park |
| 5 | Rhema McKnight | WR | 6’2″ | 212 | SR | Inglewood, CA La Palma Kennedy |
| 6 | Ray Herring | DB | 6’0″ | 189 | SO | Melbourne, FL Holy Trinity |
| 7 | Craig Cardillo | WR | 6’0″ | 170 | SR | Hauppauge, NY Hauppauge |
| 8 | Raeshon McNeil | DB | 6’0″ | 175 | FR | Cooleemee, NC Davie County |
| 9 | Tom Zbikowski | DB | 6’0″ | 210 | SR | Arlington Heights, IL Buffalo Grove |
| 10 | Brady Quinn | QB | 6’4″ | 227 | SR | Dublin, OH Coffman |
| 11 | David Grimes | WR | 6’0″ | 168 | SO | Detroit, MI DePorres |
| 12 | Zach Frazer | QB | 6’4″ | 215 | FR | Mechanicsburg, PA Mechanicsburg |
| 13 | Evan Sharpley | QB | 6’2″ | 207 | SO | Marshall, MI Marshall |
| 15 | Leo Ferrine | DB | 6’0″ | 189 | JR | Springfield, NJ St. Peter’s Prep |
| 17 | Dan Gorski | QB | 6’3″ | 196 | SO | Omaha, NE Creighton Prep |
| 17 | Geoffrey Price | P | 6’3″ | 197 | SR | Hurst, TX Colleyville Heritage |
| 18 | Chinedum Ndukwe | DB | 6’2″ | 219 | SR | Powell, OH Dublin Coffman |
| 19 | George West | WR | 5’8″ | 179 | FR | Spencer, OK Northeast Academy |
| 20 | Terrail Lambert | DB | 5’11” | 188 | JR | Oxnard, CA St. Bonaventure |
| 21 | Barry Gallup Jr. | WR | 5’11” | 175 | FR | Wellesley, MA Belmont Hill |
| 22 | Ambrose Wooden | DB | 5’11” | 197 | SR | Baltimore, MD The Gilman School |
| 23 | Chase Anastasio | WR | 6’2″ | 201 | SR | Burke, VA Robinson |
| 23 | William David Williams | DB | 5’10” | 170 | JR | Raleigh, NC Millbrook |
| 24 | Brandon Erickson | WR | 6’0″ | 188 | JR | Marlboro, NJ Marlboro |
| 24 | Leonard Gordon | DB | 5’11” | 195 | FR | Clarksville, TN Fort Campbell (KY) |
| 25 | Munir Prince | RB | 5’10” | 175 | FR | Florissant, MO St. Louis DeSmet Jesuit |
| 26 | Wade Iams | DB | 5’9″ | 183 | JR | Mishawaka, IN Penn |
| 26 | Travis Thomas | RB | 6’0″ | 215 | SR | Washington, PA Washington |
| 27 | David Bruton | DB | 6’2″ | 192 | SO | Miamisburg, OH Miamisburg |
| 27 | John Lyons | RB | 6’1″ | 200 | SR | Sioux Falls, SD O’Gorman |
| 28 | Kyle McCarthy | DB | 6’0″ | 189 | SO | Youngstown, OH Cardinal Mooney |
| 29 | Jashaad Gaines | DB | 6’0″ | 195 | FR | Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas |
| 29 | Jake Richardville | WR | 6’0″ | 180 | SO | Fort Wayne, IN Bishop Dwenger |
| 30 | Mike Richardson | DB | 5’11” | 188 | SR | Warner Robins, GA Warner Robins |
| 31 | Sergio Brown | DB | 6’1″ | 184 | FR | Maywood, IL Proviso East |
| 32 | Luke Schmidt | RB | 6’3″ | 230 | FR | Jasper, IN Jasper |
| 34 | James Aldridge | RB | 6’0″ | 209 | FR | Crown Point, IN Merrillville |
| 35 | Tim Kenney | DB | 6’0″ | 180 | SR | Belvidere, IL Belvidere |
| 35 | Ashley McConnell | RB | 6’0″ | 256 | SR | Adairsville, GA Adairsville |
| 36 | Dex Cure | RB | 6’1″ | 215 | FR | Wray, CO Wray |
| 37 | Junior Jabbie | RB | 5’11” | 190 | JR | Parlin, NJ The Hun School |
| 38 | Nick Possley | WR | 6’1″ | 191 | JR | Wheaton, IL Warrenville South |
| 39 | Kevin Brooks | TE | 6’2″ | 230 | FR | Thousand Oaks, CA Crespi Carmelite |
| 39 | Ryan Burkhart | K | 5’11” | 185 | FR | Wakarusa, IN Northwood |
| 40 | Maurice Crum Jr. | LB | 6’0″ | 220 | JR | Riverview, FL Tamba Bay Tech |
| 41 | Scott Smith | LB | 6’3″ | 242 | SO | Highland Park, IL Highland Park |
| 42 | David Costanzo | WR | 5’9″ | 170 | SO | El Paso, TX Chapin |
| 42 | Kevin Washington | LB | 6’1″ | 239 | SO | Sugar Land, TX Austin |
| 43 | Mike Anello | DB | 5’10” | 180 | SO | Orland Park, IL Carl Sandburg |
| 43 | Mike Annello | P | 5’10” | 180 | SO | Orland Park, IL Carl Sandburg |
| 43 | Eric Maust | P | 6’1″ | 180 | FR | Roswell, GA Blessed Trinity |
| 44 | Asaph Schwapp | RB | 6’0″ | 250 | SO | Hartford, CT Weaver |
| 45 | Carl Gioia | K | 5’11” | 170 | SR | Valparaiso, IN Valparaiso |
| 45 | Kris Patterson | WR | 5’11” | 174 | SO | Seattle, WA O’Dea |
| 46 | Kyle Charters | LB | 5’11” | 195 | JR | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Trabuco Hills |
| 46 | Michael Planalp | TE | 6’4″ | 230 | SO | Cincinnati, OH Wyoming |
| 47 | Mitchell Thomas | LB | 6’3″ | 232 | SR | Opelika, AL Smiths Station |
| 48 | Steve Quinn | LB | 6’2″ | 215 | SO | Cherry Hill, NJ St. Joseph’s (Philadelphia) |
| 49 | Matt Augustyn | RB | 6’3″ | 220 | SR | Chevy Chase, Md. Our Lady of Good Counsel |
| 49 | Toryan Smith | LB | 6’0″ | 230 | FR | Rome, GA Rome |
| 50 | Dan Santucci | OL | 6’4″ | 296 | SR | Chicago, IL St. Patrick’s |
| 51 | Dan Wenger | OL | 6’4″ | 285 | FR | Coral Springs, FL St. Thomas Aquinas |
| 52 | Joe Brockington | LB | 6’1″ | 220 | SR | Palmyra, PA Palmyra |
| 53 | Morrice Richardson | LB | 6’2″ | 228 | FR | College Park, GA Westlake |
| 54 | Anthony Vernaglia | LB | 6’3″ | 230 | JR | Anaheim Hills, CA Orange Luthern |
| 55 | Eric Olsen | OL | 6’4″ | 290 | FR | Staten Island, NY Brooklyn Poly Prep |
| 56 | Nick Borseti | LB | 6’4″ | 235 | SR | Saugus, MA St. John’s Prep |
| 57 | Jr. Stephenson | DL | 6’2″ | 248 | SR | Delray Beach, FL Pope John Paul II |
| 59 | Chris Stewart | OL | 6’5″ | 367 | FR | Spring, TX Klein |
| 60 | Casey Cullen | DL | 6’1″ | 234 | SR | Victoria, TX St. Joseph |
| 61 | J.J. Jansen | LS | 6’3″ | 242 | JR | Phoenix, AZ Brophy Prep |
| 63 | Jeff Tisak | OL | 6’3″ | 289 | SO | Ambridge, PA Duluth East |
| 66 | Derek Landri | DL | 6’3″ | 277 | SR | Concord, CA De La Salle |
| 68 | Ryan Harris | OL | 6’5″ | 292 | SR | St. Paul, MN Cretin Derham Hall |
| 69 | Neil Kennedy | DL | 5’11” | 256 | JR | Phoenix, AZ Brophy Prep |
| 71 | Bartley Webb | OL | 6’7″ | 290 | FR | Springdale, AR Springdale |
| 72 | Paul Duncan | OL | 6’7″ | 290 | SO | Dallas, GA East Paulding |
| 73 | Matt Carufel | OL | 6’5″ | 288 | FR | Forest Lake, MN Cretin’Derham Hall |
| 74 | Sam Young | OL | 6’7″ | 292 | FR | Coral Springs, FL St. Thomas Aquinas |
| 75 | Chris Frome | DL | 6’5″ | 262 | SR | Saugus, CA Newhall Hart |
| 76 | Bob Morton | OL | 6’4″ | 298 | SR | McKinney, TX McKinney |
| 77 | Michael Turkovich | OL | 6’6″ | 292 | SO | Bedford, PA Valley Forge Military Academy |
| 78 | John Sullivan | OL | 6’4″ | 290 | SR | Old Greenwich, CT Greenwich |
| 79 | Brian Mattes | OL | 6’6″ | 287 | SR | Larksville, PA Wyoming Valley West |
| 80 | Richard Jackson | WR | 6’3″ | 200 | FR | Clermont, FL East Ridge |
| 81 | Darrin Bragg | WR | 6’1″ | 192 | JR | San Jose, CA Bellarmine Prep |
| 82 | Robby Parris | WR | 6’4″ | 185 | FR | Olmstead Falls, OH St. Ignatius |
| 83 | Jeff Samardzija | WR | 6’5″ | 218 | SR | Valparaiso, IN Valparaiso |
| 84 | Will Yeatman | TE | 6’6″ | 250 | FR | San Diego, CA Rancho Bernardo |
| 86 | Mike Talerico | TE | 6’5″ | 245 | JR | St. Louis, MO University |
| 87 | Marcus Freeman | TE | 6’3″ | 245 | SR | St. Paul, MN Cretin’Derham Hall |
| 88 | Konrad Reuland | TE | 6’6″ | 239 | FR | San Capistrano, CA Mission Viejo |
| 89 | John Carlson | TE | 6’6″ | 250 | SR | Litchfield, MN Litchfield |
| 90 | John Ryan | DL | 6’5″ | 240 | FR | Westlake, OH St. Ignatius |
| 91 | Travis Leitko | DL | 6’7″ | 270 | SR | The Woodlands, TX The Woodlands |
| 92 | Derrell Hand | DL | 6’3″ | 285 | SO | Philadelphia, PA West Catholic |
| 93 | Paddy Mullen | DL | 6’5″ | 265 | FR | St. Louis, MO DeSmet Jesuit |
| 94 | Justin Brown | DL | 6’3″ | 254 | JR | Clinton, MD Bishop McNamara |
| 95 | Victor Abiamiri | DL | 6’4″ | 270 | SR | Randallstown, MD The Gilman School |
| 96 | Pat Kuntz | DL | 6’2″ | 270 | SO | Indianapolis, IN Roncalli |
| 96 | Bobby Renkes | K | 6’0″ | 200 | SR | Dallas, TX Lake Highlands |
| 97 | Kallen Wade | DL | 6’5″ | 220 | FR | Cincinnati, OH Withrow |
| 98 | Trevor Laws | DL | 6’1″ | 283 | SR | Burnsville, MN Apple Valley |
| 99 | Ronald Talley | DL | 6’4″ | 262 | JR | Oak Park, MI Renaissance |
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