Ashton Craig

HONORS AND AWARDS 2025 Rimington Trophy Watch List 2023 Joe Moore Award Semifinalist AS A JUNIOR (2025) Started the first six games of the year at center before missing the rest of the season due to injury at MIAMI (8/31): Started for the Irish on the offensive line TEXAS A&M (9/13): Started on the offensive line PURDUE (9/20): Started on the offensive line… helped the Irish record 254 yards rushing at ARKANSAS (9/27): Started on the offensive line for the Irish… paved the way for 210 yards rushing BOISE STATE (10/4): Started on the offensive line NC STATE (10/11): Started on the offensive line for the Irish AS A JUNIOR (2024) Started in the first three games for the Irish before getting injured… played all offensive snaps against Texas A&M and Northern Illinois at TEXAS A&M (8/31): Started at center for the Irish in the win and played all 67 snaps on the offensive line… played an integral role in the team’s two rushing touchdowns NORTHERN ILLINOIS (9/7): Started for the Irish… collected one solo tackle… played all 62 offensive snaps at PURDUE (9/15): Started at center in the win AS A SOPHOMORE (2023) Appeared in eight games, starting the final three at center … Earned All-Bowl team honors for his performance in the Sun Bowl … Member of the Joe Moore Award semifinalist offensive line … Was a part of one of the most prolific offenses in Notre Dame history, ranking second in school history with 39.1 points per game … Ranked eighth all-time averaging 5.3 yards per rush … Ranked third all-time in passing yards per attempt (9.13), second in yards per play (6.954), seventh in total yards (5,619), and first in fourth quarter points (135) NAVY (8/26): Made his collegiate debut against the Midshipmen in Dublin, Ireland TENNESSEE STATE (9/2): Appeared in the 56-3 victory over the Tigers at NORTH CAROLINA STATE (9/9): Appeared in the 45-24 victory of the Wolfpack CENTRAL MICHIGAN (9/16): Competed in the 41-17 win over the Chippewas at Notre Dame Stadium at CLEMSON (11/4): Took over at center after injuries … Helped the Irish run for 183 yards and two scores WAKE FOREST (11/18): Made his first collegiate start at center … First freshman to start at center since former Notre Dame captain Jarrett Patterson in 2019 … Combined with Billy Schauth to become the first pair of freshmen to start on the offensive line since Joe Alt and Blake Fisher in the 2022 Fiesta Bowl … Helped the Irish run for 137 yards, averaging 4.6 yards per carry … Kept both quarterbacks clean on 34 passing attempts … Notre Dame threw for 313 yards and five touchdowns in the victory at STANFORD (11/25): Started at center for the second-straight game … Helped clear the way for Audric Estimé’s career day as the junior ran for 238 yards and four touchdowns … The rushing attack totaled 381 yards on 48 carries, with five touchdowns and averaged 7.9 yards per carry … Team did not allow a sack on 15 passing attempts TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL VS. OREGON STATE (12/29): Started at center in the season finale, helping the Irish total 236 yards on the ground, averaging 4.9 yards per carry with two rushing touchdowns … Protected Steve Angeli as the quarterback threw for 232 yards and three scores AS A FRESHMAN (2022) Did not appear in a game as a true freshman PREP AND PERSONAL Four-star recruit by 247Sports.com Three-star recruit by Rivals and ESPN No. 26 offensive tackle nationally and No. 8 player from Indiana by 247Sports.com No. 63 tackle nationally, No. 12 player from Indiana by Rivals (5.6 Rivals rating) No. 50 tackle nationally, No. 58 player regionally and No. 11 from Indiana by ESPN.com (79 Scout Grade) Set to participate in the 2022 All-American Bowl in San Antonio Led Lawrenceburg to an 11-2 record and a Regional Championship appearance 2021 All-State and All-Conference selection Named 2021 Mr. Football Offensive Line Indiana Football Coaches Association Class 3A Junior All-State in 2020 2021 Preseason Indiana All-State Played for coach Ryan Knigga at Lawrenceburg High Son of Kim and Matt Craig Three siblings, Brayden, Dawson and Carly