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but has him higher overall, as the nation's No. 26 inside linebacker and the No. 73 prospect overall in the talent-rich Sunshine State. Additional programs that offered Deeb include Duke, Florida State (where older sister Nancy graduated), Northwestern (which he toured right before traveling to Notre Dame), Penn State, Rutgers, South Florida, Vanderbilt and West Virginia. From June 2-July 8, Deeb was part of a and do a speech for a project. I'm not very shy. The opportunity at American Heritage has prepared me, and my father always taught me to be a leader and not a follower. "Getting everybody's mind right before the games, talking with the guys, staying vocal and being on the same page with your whole team is the most important thing." Physically, Deeb has carefully monitored four-man linebacker crew that announced for Notre Dame, beginning with prized five-star Jaylon Smith of Indiana, Danny Mattingly of Washington, Deeb and for- mer Ohio State commit Alex Anzalone of Pennsylvania. Both Deeb and Anzalone were recruited for the Mike position, which All-America Manti Te'o will vacate after this season. However, Irish defensive coor- dinator Bob Diaco told them that the Will position, where seniors Dan Fox and Carlo Calabrese alternate, also is an option. "It's basically the same position, just a couple of gaps apart," Deeb said. "It's just that the Mike is making the calls and the audibles for the defense. Whoever feels more comfortable doing that, me or Alex, will end up playing that spot. Coach Diaco said it depends on who is the more vocal guy." Expressing himself is a non-issue for his nutrition habits with six small meals per day. "It's just like supreme gas in a car," he said. "The better you fuel your body, the better you're going to perform. You won't get as sore; you won't be as subjected to illness. My dad has always stressed to me that fatigue is the enemy." It's all business even beyond the football field. ✦ through contact … Makes quick reads in determining a run or pass play, and while run stopping is primary strength, can also drop back in pass coverage and get hands in the path of the football … Trains extremely hard and has a college-ready physique … Irish saw him in person during evaluation period, so the coaches know what they're in for in regards to positive at- tributes. Strengths Plays downhill, sheds block, fills the hole and runs FILM ANALYSIS Deeb, who took his unofficial visit to Notre Dame with highly coveted 2014 running back Sony Michel, who is tabbed as the No. 9 junior in the land by 247Sports. (Michel was offered by the Irish and "enjoyed" the visit as well.) "I'm an outgoing person," Deeb said. "In English class, I'm the first one to step up weight training will help balance out his athletic abil- ity … Leads with chest and hands, but will work on tackling form to not rely on strength and focus more on wrapping up bigger and stronger backs at the next level. Areas To Improve Continued work on flexibility due to extensive — Jason Sapp AUGUST 2012 71