Notre Dame Linebackers Ranked As One Of The Best Units In College Football originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Heading into last season the Notre Dame had a major question mark at linebacker after the departure of two NFL Draft picks. Throughout the season the unit got better and better, and by season's end it was a strength of the Irish defense.

As of July 11, Wisconsin's class of 2026 ranks No. 49 in the nation and No. 15 in the Big Ten with 15 players committed. Four-star wide receiver Jayden Petit and four-star running back Amari Latimer impacted the program's national standing in late June. Still, UW's failure to secure additional commitments has left it in need of some new talent.

Safety Nick Reddish of Charlotte, N.C. announced his commitment late Friday afternoon, choosing Notre Dame during a special live event at his high school. Reddish narrowed his choice down to four finalists, including Virginia Tech where his two brothers play, Indiana, Wisconsin and Notre Dame.