I have been watching/attending Notre Dame games since 1954. My top 5 players:
(1) Ross Browner - the single greatest ND player.
(2) Rocket Ismail - the most exciting ND player.
(3) Paul Hornung - best all-around players ever. The guy could do everything.
(4) Joe Theismann - the most talented ND quarterback I ever saw.
(5) Jerome Bettis - best ND back.