“We knew a lot about Josh coming out of high school, having played at Andrean High School with (ISU's) Tylor Petkovich,” Spack said. “He was a very good player coming out of high school and landed at Notre Dame, but felt he needed a new start.
"We felt he would be a great fit for our system and give us a lot of flexibility at the linebacker position as a possible pass rusher. He can really play in space outside, but he is athletic enough to play inside or outside for us.”
Barajas played in nine games for the Irish in 2016 after sitting out the 2015 season as a reshirt member of the practice squad.