Alohi declares

[napy2121]

Totally expected but wish he stayed...

 

[McCallen ND NYC]

He probably could used another year to improve his draft stock, but he got his degree and is following his dream.

Best of luck to him in the NFL!

 

[stu4don]

I will sure miss this young man!

He set the tone for this, maybe Kelly's best, defense. He just hit hit hit and was a great example for the young men around him. Hope Hamilton took notes!

I wish him the best of luck. Some NFL team is going to get a steal in the late rounds.

Guy's just a player.

And some day -- come back and coach for us, Aholi.

 

[napy2121]

I should have added- best of luck to him and wish him the best.

 

[ZVZ]

Great player

 

[ftnfan62]

Can’t imagine how he is not most of our favs from this team. Did it all, gave it all. Hit like a LB, played without fear.

We will miss him. Big blow to our 2020 Defense.

 

[Golson5]

Smart decision by him

Awesome player, great kid. Lot of heart. Good luck to him. Become a player in the League

 

[Irishjohn68]

Thought he played with a lot of passion. Hard nose hitting DB I think will do really well in the NFL. Best of luck.

 

[IrishMike409]

Last years opener vs Michigan, first time seeing Gilman, He was amped up and playing like a complete psycho. Immediately became a favorite.

Wish he was coming back for 1 more year. He’ll be missed.

 

[Irontooth1234]

I thought he had a down year. Had many missed tackles. Maybe 1 more year to improve his draft stock?

 

[echowaker]

good move for him. highly unlikely his stock would improve by returning. i can see him being a solid ST guy in the NFL for many years.

 

[TDIrish27]

Best to you Alohi and thanks !

 

[Drinking The Green Koolaid]

Aloha, Alohi.

Fearless competitor. Leader in the locker room. Team guy all the way. You want to build a defense with 11 players like Alohi. I wish him nothing but success in his dream to play in the NFL. I am proud to say he is a Notre Dame man.

 

[jcswoopnh]

Good move on his part. His style of play leads to his body taking a beating. He is what he is....a tough nosed leader who flies around with reckless abandon. I hope the Patriots snag him as well as Finke!

 

[sluggo69]

Loved watching him play, but I'll play devils advocate. He probably saw the writing on the wall as the Irish will be Bigger, Stronger and Faster next year!!

14-0 in 2020

 

[Shulkswagen]

Very fun player to watch ... I can’t imagine he gets drafted or makes an NFL roster. Whoever advises ND players about NFL always seems to over hype.

 

[Golson5]

Very fun player to watch ... I can’t imagine he gets drafted or makes an NFL roster. Whoever advises ND players about NFL always seems to over hype.

He'll get drafted and at worst be a special teams player in the NFL

 

[Shulkswagen]

He'll get drafted and at worst be a special teams player in the NFL

I don’t watch NFL football ... I watch too much college football and can’t set aside another weekend day, so I am no one to judge who is NFL talent ... I just never saw Gilman at 5’11” 200# dominate vs good college competition, he’s not big and he’s not super fast, but he has good instincts and hits hard. I struggle to see him keeping up with NFL QBs and receivers or punishing NFL RBs

 

[TDIrish27]

Late Rd pick who can make a team initially as a ST Player IMO.

From there who knows ?

Guys do improve----anyone here see Harrison Smith being the highest paid Safety in the NFL ?

I sure didn't.

 

[GDRAGONS]

Alohi was a great addition to our team, all of the already mentioned kudos plus a transfer from a military academy, how often does that happen, and to ND. Tells a lot about Alohi. His desire for a great education, and play in the NFL. Willing to bet he will do well at the next level.

 

[ftnfan62]

Going to miss him ripping balls out or punching them out. Probably gave the Irish O, 30 points this year.

 

[BGI User 1596]

I don’t watch NFL football ... I watch too much college football and can’t set aside another weekend day, so I am no one to judge who is NFL talent ... I just never saw Gilman at 5’11” 200# dominate vs good college competition, he’s not big and he’s not super fast, but he has good instincts and hits hard. I struggle to see him keeping up with NFL QBs and receivers or punishing NFL RBs

There’s always the Navy!