Post-Spring Stock Report: Defense

Let's face it, Notre Dame needs plenty of rising players this off season. They have several returning players, but they can't be the close to the same guys as last year or else not much is going to change in 2017.

The good news is that a lot of players have seen their stock go up this spring, especially at some key positions on defense. A former highly touted recruit has the arrow pointing way up with his potential. A couple of individuals took a big step forward after a position change.