#70 Ashton Craig 2024-25 Football Roster

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 2023 Joe Moore Award Semifinalist

AS A JUNIOR (2024)

• 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