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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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  • •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
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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.

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