Al Washington

Howard Cross III and Notre Dame DL Embracing Ramped Up Competition with OL

5 days ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive lineman Howard Cross III has embraced being pushed mentally and physically during the offseason and the start of preseason camp.

Al Washington Notebook | Notre Dame Defensive Line Update

6 days ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive line coach Al Washington spoke following Friday's practice.

Video | Notre Dame DL Coach Al Washington on Chris Smith, Jacob Lacey & Accountability

7 days ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive line coach Al Washington spoke following Friday's practice.

Will Notre Dame's Defensive Line Ascend to Even Greater Heights in 2022?

7 days ago by Andrew Mentock

This fall, the Notre Dame defensive line is ready to level up and could even set a program record for sacks in a season.

Notre Dame DC Al Golden Goes In-Depth on Irish Defense

11 days ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden spoke following Monday's practice and gave an in-depth look at the Irish defense.

BREAKING | 2024 DL Owen Wafle Commits to Notre Dame

3 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame has landed another 2024 commitment as Owen Wafle has joined the Fighting Irish.

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

3 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on a good problem to have at linebacker, what could happen when the NBC contract is up in a few years, loading up on 3-techs, and more

Notre Dame Blue-Gold Draft Notebook

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame conducted a competitive Blue-Gold Game draft on Wednesday morning.

Notre Dame DL Coach Al Washington Recaps Blue-Gold Draft

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive line coach Al Washington recapped the Blue team’s draft on Wednesday morning.

Video | Notre Dame DL Howard Cross III High on New Staff, Early Enrollees

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive lineman Howard Cross III spoke on his big spring, but also the transition to a new defensive coordinator and defensive line coach.

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

4 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on the culture of winning at Notre Dame that programs like Texas are chasing, how much ND has to catch up when it comes to matching talent at certain positions, on Coach O visiting, and more

Will Blackmon | Al Washington Brings What Notre Dame Needs

4 mo ago by Christian McCollum

Will Blackmon roomed with Al Washington at BC and says Notre Dame's new defensive line coach is exactly what the Irish need.

2023 DL Devan Houstan Building Strong Relationships with Notre Dame

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

2023 Saint James School (Md.) defensive lineman Devan Houstan discusses the latest in his recruitment.

Notre Dame's Young Defensive Linemen Impressing

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

It's early, but Notre Dame's young defensive linemen have turned heads this spring.

Al Washington weighs in on 'great' Notre Dame D-line, striving for more

4 mo ago by John Brice

The FIghting Irish's defensive line coach met with media Tuesday morning and went in-depth on his position group, who's impressing, their versatility and more:

Video | Al Washington on Notre Dame Defensive Line

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive line coach Al Washington spoke following Tuesday’s practice.

2024 DL Owen Wafle Impressed with Notre Dame On & Off the Field

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

2024 Hun School (N.J.) defensive lineman Owen Wafle discusses his latest visit to Notre Dame.

2024 DL Kavion Henderson Discusses Recruitment, Notre Dame

5 mo ago by Matt Freeman

2024 Leeds (Ala.) defensive lineman Kavion Henderson updates his recruitment and his relationship with Notre Dame's Al Washington.

2024 DE Elijah Rushing Impressed with Notre Dame, Al Washington

5 mo ago by Matt Freeman

2024 Salpointe Catholic (Ariz.) defensive end Elijah Rushing updates his recruitment and explains why he has a great relationship with Notre Dame defensive line coach Al Washington.

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

5 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Why a new position coach can equal to a second chance for players like NaNa Osafo-Mensah, why JD Bertrand is already in some exclusive company, why more off-field staff additions are a big help, and more