This preseason series highlights Notre Dame's 2016 stars by personnel grouping and identifies who to watch on opposing teams. Today's position group: the linebackers. ...
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Linebacker
Moving to the Middle: Jaylon Smith
Of the major changes taking place on, and of, the field for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, moving Jaylon Smith from outside- to inside-linebacker is likely going to be the more meaningful for the team's success in the 2014 campaign. By taking the five-star sophomore out of his comfort zone, Head Coach Brian Kelly, Defensive Coordinator Brian VanGorder, and Linebackers Coach Bob Elliott are guaranteed to have the comfort of knowing that arguably their most-talented defensive player is on the ...