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Notre Dame Makes Final Cut For Top 2022 Linebacker

Notre Dame has made the final cut for talented Michigan linebacker Joshua Burnham
Bryan Driskell|
Notre Dame Makes Final Cut For Top 2022 Linebacker
Notre Dame Makes Final Cut For Top 2022 Linebacker

Notre Dame needs a dynamic linebacker class in 2022, and the Irish are after a number of really good ones. In fact, Notre Dame made the final three for a very talented linebacker that is just the kind of athlete the Irish need in this class.

Notre Dame, Michigan and Wisconsin are the final three schools for Traverse City (Mich.) Central linebacker Joshua Burnham.

Notre Dame offered Burnham back in June and have been pushing for him ever since, including when Marcus Freeman was hired to run the defense and coach the linebackers.

The 6-3, 215-pound linebacker is ranked as the nation's No. 83 overall player by 247Sports, No. 145 by Rivals and No. 162 by ESPN. My grade for Burnham is closer to 247Sports than it is ESPN.

Burnham is a two-way standout, playing quarterback and linebacker for Traverse City Central. He is a long and rangy athlete with the kind of frame that could allow him to eventually play either inside linebacker position in the Notre Dame defense, should that ultimately be his choice.

In-state Michigan is considered the frontrunner for Burnham, but Notre Dame and Wisconsin have certainly given him plenty to think about.

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Bryan Driskell
BRYAN DRISKELL

Bryan Driskell is the publisher of Irish Breakdown and has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. A former college football player and coach, Bryan and Irish Breakdown bring a level of expertise and analysis that is unmatched. From providing in depth looks at the Fighting Irish, breaking news stories and honest recruiting analysis, Irish Breakdown has everything Notre Dame football fans want and need. Bryan was previous a football analyst for Blue & Gold Illustrated before launching Irish Breakdown. He coached college football at Duquesne University, Muhlenberg College, Christopher Newport University, Wittenberg University and Defiance College. During his coaching career he was a pass game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, quarterbacks coach, running backs coach and wide receivers coach. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Salisbury University, where he played quarterback for the Sea Gulls. You can email Bryan at bryan@irishbreakdown.com. Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more. BECOME A MEMBER Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Follow Bryan on Twitter: @CoachD178Like and follow Irish Breakdown on FacebookSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter

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