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Notre Dame places four players on 2026 Sporting News Preseason All-America team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:04 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Notre Dame places four players on 2026 Sporting News Preseason All-America team

Summary

Notre Dame has four players named to the 2026 College Football Preseason All-America team by Sporting News, highlighted by cornerback Leonard Moore and safety Brauntae Johnson on the first team. Moore, a previous Unanimous All-American, is recognized as a top defensive player, while Johnson looks to build on a solid freshman year. Offensive lineman Anthonie Knapp and linebacker Drayk Bowen are second-team selections. The Irish are tied with Oregon for the second-most players listed.

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Key Details

•Leonard Moore and Brauntae Johnson make first team All-America
•Anthonie Knapp and Drayk Bowen receive second team honors
•Notre Dame tied with Oregon for most All-Americans on the list
•Moore had five interceptions and four forced fumbles last season
•Johnson had four interceptions in his freshman year

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11:04 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame Has Four Preseason All-Americans at Sporting News

What they're saying

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Led by elite cornerback Leonard Moore, a powerhouse Notre Dame secondary dominates the national landscape as key playmakers across the roster secure prestigious honors heading into 2026.
— Yahoo Sports

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