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Mark Zackery’s fast break: From hoop dreams to lockdown duty for Notre Dame

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen10/04/25EHansenND
Mark Zackery
Notre Dame cornerback Mark Zackery IV logged more snaps than any other Irish freshman through ND's first four games. Mike Miller/Blue & Gold

Notre Dame freshman cornerback Mark Zackery IV traded in hoop dreams for defensive snaps. After early struggles, he’s quickly grown into a trusted piece of the Irish secondary — showing toughness, accountability, and the lockdown mindset his coaches demand.