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Will Linebacker No. Player Ht. Wt. Cl./Elig. 27 Asmar Bilal 6-2 230 So./4 4 Te'von Coney 6-0¾ 235 So./3 — Jamir Jones 6-3 220 Fr./4 Walk-on: Sophomore Brandon Hutson (49) Note: Coney did not participate in spring drills while recovering from surgery. Right Cornerback No. Player Ht. Wt. Cl./Elig. 36 Cole Luke 5-11 193 Sr./1 26 Ashton White 5-11 190 So./4 12 Devin Butler 6-0½ 200 Sr./1 — Julian Love 5-11 175 Fr./4 Left Cornerback No. Player Ht. Wt. Cl./Elig. 21 Nick Watkins 6-0¼ 200 Jr./2 14 Shaun Crawford 5-8½ 180 So./4 24 Nick Coleman 5-11½ 190 So./3 — Troy Pride Jr. 5-11 175 Fr./4 — Donte Vaughn 6-3 190 Fr./4 Walk-ons: Senior Jesse Bongiovi (34) Note: Watkins broke his arm during practice April 2 and did not play in the Blue-Gold Game … Craw- ford is the starting nickel in Notre Dame's sub package with five defensive backs. Strong Safety No. Player Ht. Wt. Cl./Elig. 23 Drue Tranquill 6-1½ 225 Jr./3 8 Avery Sebastian 5-10 200 6th/1 31 Spencer Perry 6-2 204 Fr./4 — Jalen Elliott 6-0 189 Fr./4 Note: In the dime, Tranquill would move into an end or linebacker spot, while the sixth DB on the field in coverage is projected to be a freshman, possibly Elliott. Free Safety No. Player Ht. Wt. Cl./Elig. 13 Devin Studstill 6-0 190 Fr./4 or 10 Max Redfield 6-1 205 Sr./1 28 Nicco Fertitta 5-8¼ 185 So./3 — D.J. Morgan 6-2 190 Fr./4 Walk-ons: Senior Drew Recker (39) and sophomore Robert Regan (38) Kicker No. Player Ht. Wt. Cl./Elig. 19 Justin Yoon 5-10 190 So./3 Walk-ons: Senior John Chereson (43) and junior Sam Kohler (29) Punter No. Player Ht. Wt. Cl./Elig. 85 Tyler Newsome 6-2½ 210 Jr./3 Walk-on: Sophomore Jeff Riney (42) Long Snapper No. Player Ht. Wt. Cl./Elig. 61 Scott Daly 6-1½ 250 5th/1 — John Shannon 6-2 220 Fr./4 Senior Cole Luke will begin his third season as a starting cornerback for Notre Dame this fall, while the starter at the other cornerback spot is up for grabs. PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA