Bob Crable. Manti Te’o. Jaylon Smith. All names that any Notre Dame football fan, young or old, will recognize. It’s no secret that Notre Dame has a storied history of talented linebackers, and 2018 and beyond should continue that success. Here is a quick breakdown of the 2018 squad and what fans should expect in the 2019 Notre Dame recruiting class.
2018 Roster Outlook
Perhaps the best recruiting job of the off-season was the Notre Dame coaching staff convincing Te’von Coney and Drue Tranquill to return for their final years of eligibility. Replacing the top four Irish linebackers would have been a tough task, but fortunately that is no longer a worry for the staff.