Led by captain Drayk Bowen and a healthy Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, the Irish return elite production and veteran depth to anchor college football’s most formidable defensive unit.

Boasting elite depth and veteran leadership, the Fighting Irish defense enters the season with a versatile, battle-tested unit ready to dominate the trenches and stifle opposing offenses.

Hidden within the nation's premier linebacking corps, this versatile Louisiana native is shifting from under-the-radar starter to a seasoned defensive cornerstone ready to dominate the Irish backfield.