Jaiden Ausberry named among top Notre Dame football players for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 7:56 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Jaiden Ausberry, a linebacker for Notre Dame, is ranked 18th on a list of the top 20 players for the 2026 season. Ausberry has been recognized for his consistent performance and adaptability, crucial for a team utilizing a nickel defensive strategy. His lineage as the son of former LSU linebacker Verge Ausberry adds to his football pedigree. As the season approaches, speculation surrounds whether he will be named a captain alongside Drayk Bowen.
- •Ausberry celebrated a sack in a recent game against Purdue.
- •He is noted for being in the right place at the right time.
- •The Notre Dame linebacker room is considered among the best in the country.
- •Ausberry is the son of Verge Ausberry, a former LSU linebacker and current athletic director.
- •He may serve as a team captain, strengthening the defense.
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