Billy Schrauth Is Coming for Blood: Notre Dame’s Relentless Mauler Named a Top-10 Guard in America
South Bend, IN – The Fighting Irish trenches just got meaner — and the rest of the college football world is on notice. Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame’s redshirt sophomore offensive guard, has officially been named one of the top 10 guards in America heading into the 2025 season. With his aggressive, physical style of play and unrelenting motor, Schrauth isn’t just earning recognition — he’s earning fear.
Standing at 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds, Schrauth has transformed from a promising recruit out of Wisconsin into a tone-setter on one of the most tradition-rich offensive lines in the country. After redshirting in 2022 and playing rotational snaps in 2023, Schrauth seized the starting job in 2024 and never looked back. He brought a nasty streak to the interior line that Notre Dame fans hadn’t seen in years.
“Billy plays like every snap is a fight for survival,” said Notre Dame offensive line coach Joe Rudolph. “He finishes blocks with bad intentions. That’s the kind of attitude we want up front.”
Schrauth’s film speaks for itself. Whether he’s pulling across the line to flatten an unsuspecting linebacker or anchoring in pass protection against elite defensive tackles, his dominance is impossible to miss. He combines old-school physicality with modern athleticism, showcasing quick feet, violent hands, and the ability to drive defenders off the ball with ease.
That relentless edge has earned Schrauth the nickname “The Mauler of South Bend” among fans and teammates alike. He embodies the blue-collar toughness that Notre Dame offensive linemen have long been known for — but he adds a ferocity that sets him apart.
Named to preseason All-American watch lists and now ranked among the nation’s top 10 guards by outlets like Pro Football Focus and ESPN, Schrauth is entering the 2025 season with both a target on his back and a chip on his shoulder.
“I don’t care about rankings,” Schrauth said after spring ball. “I care about putting guys on the ground and winning football games. That’s it.”
With a powerful run game and veteran quarterback Riley Leonard returning to lead the Irish offense, Schrauth will be a key pillar in Notre Dame’s pursuit of a College Football Playoff berth. If his trajectory continues, the NFL won’t be far behind.
For now, though, Billy Schrauth is coming for blood — and nobody in his path is safe.
