Considering the 2015-2016 college football season has finally come to a close and underclassmen have officially declared for the 2016 NFL Draft, Slap the Sign presents its “Exit Interviews,” where we review the players leaving the program, what they’re leaving behind and taking with them, and how Notre Dame plans on replacing their production and experience.
Elijah Shumate, S
Production at ND
Elijah Shumate came to Notre Dame as a 4-star safety recruit and U.S. Army All-American with fantastic athleticism and size. As a freshman on the 2012 BCS Championship runner-up team, he saw time on special teams and at nickel back, appearing in all 13 games and totaling 9 tackles and 3 pass break-ups on the season.