Notre Dame football anticipates strong defensive lineup for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Notre Dame's defense, led by All-American Leonard Moore, is expected to feature several rising stars in the 2026 season. Drayk Bowen and Brauntae Johnson are highlighted as key players, with Bowen aiming to lead the unit after a successful second year and Johnson coming off a standout freshman campaign. Adon Shuler, Boubacar Traore, and Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa are also set to play significant roles in the defensive strategy. Traore's return from injury and potential breakout year could elevate the team's defensive performance.
- •Leonard Moore returns as a standout cornerback for Notre Dame.
- •Drayk Bowen aims for a strong senior year as a linebacker.
- •Brauntae Johnson had a breakout season as a freshman.
- •Boubacar Traore looks to build on last year's success after injury.
- •Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa is a key linebacker recovering from ACL surgery.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame Defense Boasts Loads Of Star-Power Potential In 2026
"Led by All-American Leonard Moore, a ferocious Irish unit features rising stars Drayk Bowen and Brauntae Johnson poised to transform Notre Dame into a defensive powerhouse in 2026.
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