Why wouldn't he? He was the number 1 WR on the team as a true soph, and with another great year in 2017 ND has positioned him well for the draft.
The only thing that has temporarily set ND back with Amon Ra is Denbrock leaving. Apparently both he and EQ were very close with Denbrock. Assuming EQ gets along well with Alexander, and ND has a good year...then I think they will regain the lead spot.