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Dec. 14—Jack Kiser had a big decision to make in regards to his future.
He has decided to remain at Notre Dame for one more year, he announced on the website X Wednesday.
Kiser will be a sixth-year linebacker for the Fighting Irish next season. He’s able to play six years because of a redshirt year in 2019 plus an extra COVID year of eligibility.
Kiser posted on X: “Those who know Notre Dame, no explanation’s necessary. Those who don’t, no explanation will suffice. — @CoachLouHoltz88
#24 is coming back in ’24.
Let’s get to work.”
Kiser’s father, Aaron, summed up the situation well on X:
“This kid is so Irish I bet he bleeds green. Good for you @JBKiser4,” Aaron posted.
Notre Dame had one of the best defenses in the nation this season and Kiser’s return will give the unit some stability at linebacker. He has 182 tackles for his career.
Pete Sampson of The Athletic posted on X:
“As much as new roster additions get the most attention, the return of Jack Kiser for a 6th season is amongst the biggest off-season Irish moves. Kiser was arguably Notre Dame’s most productive defender in ’23 per snap. Can help connect all three levels of the defense in ’24.”
Douglas Farmer of NBCSports.com wrote: “Notre Dame’s defensive leader in 2023 will be, without a doubt, sixth-year linebacker Jack Kiser.
“On a per-snap basis, no one on the Irish defense finds the ball more often than Kiser. On a per-tackle basis, no one on the Irish defense is a more sure tackler.”
Farmer also wrote that Kiser’s linebacker brethren, JD Bertrand and Marist Liufau, are likely both headed to the NFL. Bertrand has committed to play in the Senior Bowl, implying NFL intentions, and Liufau has already opted out of the Sun Bowl against Oregon State on Dec. 29 to begin preparing for the NFL Draft.
Kiser brings versatility to the returning linebacker group as well as he’s…
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Publish date : 2023-12-14 16:20:00
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