Cornerback Cam Hart announces decision to return to Notre Dame for 2023

Notre Dame cornerback Cam Hart announced his decision to return to Notre Dame for the 2023 season, tweeting a graphic revealing his plans on Tuesday evening.

His decision not to enter the 2023 NFL Draft gives the Fighting Irish a dependable veteran in the secondary going into coach Marcus Freeman‘s second season at the helm.

“Due to a shoulder injury I sustained during the Boston College Game, I could not participate in our final regular season game and will not be able to participate in this year’s bowl game,” Hart wrote. “Consequently, I believe my time here isn’t necessarily complete.

“Choosing to attend The University of Notre Dame has been the best decision I’ve ever made in my entire life. In light of that, I’ve decided to return for a fifth season and look forward to taking the field with my brothers in 2023!”

Hart has been at Notre Dame for four seasons, and the senior racked up 25 tackles, 3.0 tackles for a loss and four pass breakups while playing in 11 of the team’s 12 games this year.

During his four-year career with the Irish, Hart has logged 70 career tackles, 7.0 tackles for a loss, two interceptions and 13 passes defended. And though he won’t enter the 2023 NFL Draft, Cam Hart will almost certainly get some looks in the league following his final college season next year.

More on the 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.

Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassmen were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.

The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.