The heart and soul of Notre Dame football’s linebacker unit was Jack Kiser, but now that he will be moving on from the program and trying to make an NFL roster, a leadership role will have to be filled.
Irish linebackers coach Max Bullough met with the media on Thursday, and when asked about Drayk Bowen he claimed that “he’s answered to bell” of being a leader for that unit in a post shared by Mike Berardino. It makes perfect sense for him to take over Kiser’s mantle, as he made significant strides during his sophomore year, putting him into the spotlight.
We all remember the fumble Bowen caused against Ohio State, a play that Notre Dame needed desperately. While that play alone didn’t turn the tide of the game, it exemplified the type of player that he is, not giving up, and trying to make something happen.
Bowen has seen steady growth in his first two years in South Bend, going from 14 tackles his freshman year, to 78 this past season. He also added a sack and three forced fumbles, and this coming season could be his biggest one yet.
WATCH: #NDFootball LB coach Max Bullough @Bullough40 on the growth of @DraykBowen as a unit leader. #NotreDame@FootballAndreanpic.twitter.com/8nC4RWG8KP
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) April 3, 2025
