1951 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team
The 1951 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 1951 college football season. Led by ninth-year head coach Frank Leahy, the Fighting Irish compiled a record of 7–2–1.
Team players drafted into the NFL
The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.| Bob Toneff | Tackle | 2 | 22 | San Francisco 49ers |
| John Petitbon | Halfback | 7 | 74 | New York Yanks |
| Chet Ostrowski | Defensive End | 10 | 115 | Washington Redskins |
| Jim Mutscheller | Defensive End | 12 | 134 | New York Yanks |
| Dave Flood | Defensive Back | 13 | 150 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Paul Burns | Guard | 16 | 191 | New York Giants |
| Billy Barrett | Halfback | 28 | 327 | Green Bay Packers |