Notre Dame got the first of hopefully three defensive linemen to announce their intentions to return to Notre Dame rather than pursuing the NFL this off-season on Wednesday night when Justin Ademilola announced his return. Ademilola’s return means the Irish have their defender with the second-most sacks in 2021 back. Their attention will now turn to their sack leader, Isaiah Foskey, and Ademilola’s twin brother Jayson.
Jayson Ademilola may have had more hype and headlines coming into the 2021 season, but Justin ended up turning some heads this year by totaling 5.0 sacks. Only Foskey had more with his 11 – just 2.