Notre Dame Defense Shines in Preseason Honors | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Notre Dame’s defense is heating up in preseason hype, with junior cornerback Leonard Moore—last year’s unanimous All-American—leading the charge on the AP’s 2026 first team, joined by linebacker KyngSTONN Viliamu-Asa and safety Brauntae Johnson. While preseason lists are more about building excitement than locking down honors, Moore and running back Jeremiyah Love earned first-team AP nods last season, and Jadarian Price also got recognition. The AP isn’t alone—The Sporting News and Walter Camp Football Foundation also spotlighted Irish talent, with Moore and offensive lineman Anthonie Knapp…