In 2007, more freshmen made an impact for the Irish than in any year in Notre Dame history.

In 2008, the frosh who could make the biggest impact is wide receiver Michael Floyd.

The 5-star recruit already looks like he belongs. At 6'3", 215 pounds, Floyd could quickly develop into Jimmy Clausen's favorite target.

And learning the playbook has apparently not been a problem.

"Picking up things like route running and plays, I thought it came to me better than I thought it would," Floyd explained Friday at freshmen media day.

"I thought it would be way harder getting into the transition from high school to college, but I think the help from the coaches and players really did a big thing for me."

Floyd does admit, however, that camp has not been easy in other ways. He says all the workouts have worn him out a bit.

One benefit for Floyd and the rest of the team was that Saturday was an off day due to freshmen orientation.

Floyd got a chance to rest his body before suiting up to play in front of the student body Sunday night at the Stadium.