Notre Dame linebacker Jaiden Ausberry takes leadership role in spring
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:36 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
During spring practice, Notre Dame linebacker Jaiden Ausberry has emerged as a vocal leader under new linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary. Ausberry, who saw significant playing time last season, leads the charge as teammates Drayk Bowen and Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa recover from injuries. Jean-Mary expressed confidence in Ausberry's potential for improvement, noting his athleticism and experience. With key players sidelined, both Ausberry and Jaylen Sneed received most of the spring snaps, preparing for the upcoming season. Expectations are high for Viliamu-Asa to return sooner than anticipated, boosting the linebacker depth.
- •Jaiden Ausberry has taken on a leadership role this spring.
- •Drayk Bowen and Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa are recovering from injuries.
- •Jaylen Sneed and Ausberry received most reps during spring practice.
- •Coach Brian Jean-Mary is focused on improving Ausberry’s game.
- •Madden Faraimo also returns after his injury to provide depth.
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"Jaiden Ausberry and Jaylen Sneed enjoyed the lion’s share of spring snaps as they built a relationship with new linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary.
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