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Junior Class Update ming (No. 18), Scout.com (No. 19) and ESPNU (No. 21) Name Chris Badger* Austin Collinsworth Bruce Heggie* Andrew Hendrix* Bennett Jackson TJ Jones Christian Lombard* Luke Massa* Pos. S S OG/C QB CB WR OT WR Ht. Wt. 6-1 6-1 6-5 6-2 6-0 5-11 6-5 6-4 190 202 285 220 185 190 309 225 Players Signed In February 2010: 23 Players Available In 2012: 20 (USA Today first-team All- American offensive tackle Matt James died in a spring break accident prior to enrolling at Notre Dame. Cornerback Spen- cer Boyd transferred to the University of South Florida after participating in 2010 spring drills at Notre Dame as an early enrollee. He made three tackles in 2011 as a backup safety and on special teams, but was not on the two-deep this spring. Safety Derek Roback transferred to Ohio U. in August 2010. He shifted to tight end for the Bobcats and played in 11 games last season, starting four. He caught six passes for 56 yards and a touchdown.) 2010 Recruiting Rankings: Rivals.com (No. 14), Tom Lem- Comments Returns to program with four years of eligibility after serving two-year mission in Ecuador. 2011 Special Teams Player of Year out four to six months after June shoulder surgery. Has added about 50 pounds since enrollment while trying to crack the two deep. Might be facing now-or-never situation as junior in hunt for the starting spot. Top cornerback on the roster is slated to make his first career start in opener at Ireland. His 61 career receptions have included six touch- downs, most among returning wideouts. Projected to be three-year starter (2012-14) at right tackle and could help at guard too. Former QB has longer road to travel after undergoing ACL surgery this spring. AUGUST 2012 38 WELCH