3 reasons Notre Dame football is turning into the new ‘Linebacker U’
By Brad Weiss
The Notre Dame football program has been synonymous with producing elite offensive line talent, but they are also developing quite a pipeline at linebacker.
When it comes to the Notre Dame football program, most of the talk usually revolves around the offensive line, where they seemingly produce a high draft pick every year. Sure, the Irish have not had a first-round pick in two years, but that does not mean that they are not sending starting-caliber offensive linemen to the league consistently.
However, as we start to look at the roster in 2021, and beyond, a group on the other side of the ball is starting to make some noise. Looking ahead, there is reason to believe that Notre Dame football will be the new Linebacker U, and here are three reasons why.
3 reasons Notre Dame football is turning into the new ‘Linebacker U’
A strong veteran group in 2021
This season, the Notre Dame football team is going to be loaded on the defensive side of the ball, as they possess elite collegiate talent at all three levels. Sure, we talk a lot about what should be an elite defensive line, as well as All-American safety Kyle Hamilton, but the linebacker group should not be slept on.
In fact, the Irish have a veteran-laded group at the linebacker spot in 2021, led by guys like Drew White and Jack Kiser, two players who have been in some battles in South Bend. Notre Dame football is going to get great play from this group, especially with a new defensive coordinator at the helm, and one who specializes in linebacker play.