2015 Notre Dame Football Roster // UHND.com

Jaylon Smith - Notre Dame OLB — (Photo: Robin Alam / Icon SMI)

In 2015, the Notre Dame football roster showcased a remarkable assembly of talent and potential, led by head coach Brian Kelly. Quarterback DeShone Kizer emerged as a rising star, impressing fans and analysts alike with his strong arm and ability to make plays both passing and running. Kizer had a strong supporting cast in wide receiver Will Fuller, whose speed and knack for big plays made him a standout on the field.

The Irish defense was anchored by linebacker Jaylon Smith, who displayed exceptional athleticism and versatility, earning widespread acclaim for his performances. Alongside him, defensive lineman Sheldon Day and linebacker Joe Schmidt contributed significantly to a formidable defense, putting pressure on opposing offenses and making crucial tackles.

NUM	NAME	POS	HT	WT	CL	HOMETOWN	HIGH SCHOOL
2	Chris Brown	WR	6'1''	195	Senior	Hanahan, SC	Hanahan
3	Amir Carlisle	WR	5'10''	195	Fifth Year	Santa Clara, CA	King's Academy
4	Montgomery VanGorder	QB	6'5''	215	Sophomore	Buford, GA	Buford
4	Te'von Coney	LB	6'1''	235	Freshman	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	Palm Beach Gardens
5	Nyles Morgan	LB	6'1''	240	Sophomore	Crete, IL	Crete-Monee
6	KeiVarae Russell	CB	5'11''	196	Senior	Everett, WA	Mariner
7	Will Fuller	WR	6'0"	184	Junior	Philadelphia, PA	Roman Catholic
8	Avery Sebastian	S	5'10''	200	Fifth Year	McDonough, GA	Eagle's Landing Christian
8	Malik Zaire	QB	6'0"	222	Junior	Kettering, OH	Archbishop Alter
9	Jaylon Smith	LB	6'2''	240	Junior	Fort Wayne, IN	Bishop Luers
9	C.J. Sanders	WR	5'8''	185	Freshman	Granada Hills, CA	Notre Dame
10	Max Redfield	S	6'1''	205	Junior	Mission Viejo, CA	Mission Viejo
10	Alizé Mack	TE	6'4''	240	Freshman	Las Vegas, NV	Bishop Gorman
11	Justin Brent	WR/RB	6'1''	220	Sophomore	Speedway, IN	Speedway
12	Brandon Wimbush	QB	6'1''	216	Freshman	Teaneck, NJ	St. Peter's Prep
12	Devin Butler	CB	6'5''	200	Junior	Washington, DC	Gonzaga
13	Tyler Luatua	TE	6'2''	255	Sophomore	Paramount, CA	La Mirada
14	Shaun Crawford	Defensive Back	5'8''	180	Freshman	Lakewood, OH	St. Edward
14	DeShone Kizer	QB	6'4''	230	Sophomore	Toledo, OH	Central Catholic
15	Corey Holmes	WR	6'5''	184	Sophomore	Pembroke Pines, FL	St. Thomas Aquinas
16	Torii Hunter Jr.	WR	6'0"	195	Junior	Prosper, TX	Prosper
17	Nolan Henry	QB	6'1''	175	Freshman	Vancouver, WA	Union
17	James Onwualu	LB	6'1''	232	Junior	Saint Paul, MN	Cretin-Derham Hall
18	Chase Hounshell	TE	6'4''	255	Fifth Year	Kirtland, OH	Lake Catholic
18	Mykelti Williams	Defensive Back	5'11''	200	Freshman	Indianapolis, IN	Warren Central
19	Robert Regan	QB	6'2''	200	Freshman	Darien, IL	Hinsdale South
19	Justin Yoon	K	5'9''	185	Freshman	Nashville, TN	Milton Academy (MA
20	C.J. Prosise	RB	6'5''	220	Senior	Petersburg, VA	Woodberry Forest
21	Nick Watkins	CB	6'5''	200	Sophomore	DeSoto, TX	Bishop Dunne
22	Elijah Shumate	S	6'0"	224	Senior	East Orange, NJ	Don Bosco Prep
23	Drue Tranquill	S	6'1''	225	Sophomore	Fort Wayne, IN	Carroll
24	Nick Coleman	Defensive Back	5'11''	185	Freshman	Dayton, OH	Archbishop Alter
25	Travis Allen	Defensive Back	6'0"	180	Senior	Lansing, MI	Eastern
25	Tarean Folston	RB	5'9''	214	Junior	Cocoa, FL	Cocoa
26	Austin Webster	WR	5'11''	195	Sophomore	Westchester, CA	Windward
26	Ashton White	Defensive Back	5'11''	182	Freshman	Washington, DC	Bishop McNamara
27	Asmar Bilal	LB	6'2''	215	Freshman	Indianapolis, IN	Ben Davis
28	Austin Ross	RB	5'10''	206	Junior	Conyers, GA	Morgan County
28	Nicco Fertitta	Defensive Back	5'8''	185	Freshman	Las Vegas, NV	Bishop Gorman
29	Sam Kohler	K	6'0"	175	Sophomore	Lincoln, NE	East
29	Nicky Baratti	S	6'1''	210	Senior	Tomball, TX	Klein Oak
30	Josh Barajas	LB	6'1''	235	Freshman	Valparaiso, IN	Andrean
31	John Turner	S	6'5''	220	Senior	Indianapolis, IN	Cathedral
32	Cam Bryan	WR	6'2''	207	Fifth Year	Westwood, MA	Xaverian Brothers
33	Josh Adams	RB	6'1''	212	Freshman	Warrington, PA	Central Bucks South
34	Dexter Williams	RB	5'11''	200	Freshman	Orlando, FL	West Orange
34	Jesse Bongiovi	CB	5'9''	194	Junior	Brooklyn, NY	Poly Prep Country Day
35	Grant Hammann	WR	6'0"	192	Sophomore	Dyersville, IA	Beckman
35	Chris Finke	Defensive Back	5'9''	165	Freshman	Dayton, OH	Archbishop Alter
36	Cole Luke	CB	5'11''	193	Junior	Chandler, AZ	Hamilton
37	Omar Hunter	WR	5'9''	195	Junior	Harlingen, TX	Harlingen
38	Joe Schmidt	LB	6'5''	235	Fifth Year	Orange, CA	Mater Dei
39	Drew Recker	S	5'11''	205	Junior	Lindenhurst, IL	Lakes
40	Kier Murphy	LB	6'1''	210	Freshman	Rock Island, IL	Alleman
40	Kyle Conrad	LS	6'2''	180	Freshman	Katy, TX	Seven Lakes
41	Matthias Farley	S	5'11''	210	Fifth Year	Charlotte, NC	Christian
42	Jeff Riney	K/P	5'10''	165	Freshman	Katy, TX	Seven Lakes
42	Jimmy Thompson	LB	6'0"	210	Freshman	Hinsdale, IL	Central
43	John Chereson	K	5'9''	178	Junior	Erie, PA	Cathedral Prep
44	Doug Randolph	DL	6'2''	255	Junior	Richmond, VA	Woodberry Forest
45	Romeo Okwara	DL	6'4''	270	Senior	Charlotte, NC	Ardrey Kell
46	Josh Anderson	RB	5'9''	205	Senior	Chatsworth, CA	Notre Dame
46	Eamon McOsker	S	5'11''	205	Senior	San Pedro, CA	Loyola
47	Connor Cavalaris	CB	5'11''	195	Fifth Year	Lake Forest, IL	Lake Forest
48	Greer Martini	LB	6'2''	245	Sophomore	Cary, NC	Woodberry Forest (VA
49	Bailey Ross	RB	5'10''	202	Junior	Conyers, GA	Morgan County
49	Brandon Hutson	LB	6'2''	220	Freshman	Battle Creek, MI	Harper Creek Community
51	Devyn Spruell	LB	6'1''	220	Freshman	Warren, NJ	Watchung Hills
53	Sam Mustipher	OL	6'2''	305	Sophomore	Owings Mills, MD	Good Counsel
54	Lincoln Feist	DL	6'2''	315	Freshman	Rapid City, SD	St. Thomas More
55	Jonathan Bonner	DL	6'3''	275	Sophomore	Chesterfield, MO	Parkway Central
56	Quenton Nelson	OL	6'5''	325	Sophomore	Holmdel, NJ	Red Bank Catholic
57	Trevor Ruhland	OL	6'3''	292	Freshman	Cary, IL	Cary-Grove Community
58	Elijah Taylor	DL	6'3''	285	Freshman	Cincinnati, OH	Moeller
59	Jarrett Grace	LB	6'2''	253	Fifth Year	Cincinnati, OH	Colerain
60	John Montelus	OL	6'4''	320	Junior	Everett, MA	Everett
61	Scott Daly	LS	6'1''	250	Senior	Downers Grove, IL	South
62	Colin McGovern	OL	6'4''	315	Junior	New Lenox, IL	Lincoln-Way West
63	Sam Bush	OL	6'3''	305	Sophomore	Newport Beach, CA	Mater Dei
64	Ryan Kilander	DL	6'1''	310	Sophomore	Rancho Santa Margarita, CA	Santa Margarita
66	Tristen Hoge	OL	6'4''	300	Freshman	Pocatello, ID	Highland
67	Jimmy Byrne	OL	6'4''	300	Sophomore	Cleveland, OH	St. Ignatius
68	Mike McGlinchey	OL	6'7''	310	Junior	Philadelphia, PA	William Penn Charter
70	Hunter Bivin	OL	6'5''	302	Junior	Owensboro, KY	Apollo
71	Alex Bars	OL	6'6''	320	Sophomore	Nashville, TN	Montgomery Bell Academy
72	Nick Martin	Center	6'4''	301	Fifth Year	Indianapolis, IN	Bishop Chatard
75	Mark Harrell	OL	6'4''	306	Senior	Charlotte, NC	Catholic
75	Daniel Cage	DL	6'1''	315	Sophomore	Cincinnati, OH	Winton Woods
77	Brandon Tiassum	DL	6'3''	302	Freshman	Indianapolis, IN	Park Tudor
78	Ronnie Stanley	OL	6'5''	315	Senior	Las Vegas, NV	Bishop Gorman
79	Steve Elmer	OL	6'5''	315	Junior	Midland, MI	Midland
80	Durham Smythe	TE	6'4''	245	Junior	Belton, TX	Belton
81	Miles Boykin	WR	6'3''	225	Freshman	Tinley Park, IL	Providence Catholic
82	Nic Weishar	TE	6'4''	241	Sophomore	Midlothian, IL	Marist
83	Jalen Guyton	WR	6'1''	200	Freshman	Allen, TX	Allen
84	Ben Suttman	TE	6'2''	232	Junior	Kettering, OH	Archbishop Alter
85	Tyler Newsome	P/K	6'2''	205	Sophomore	Carrollton, GA	Carrollton
86	Equanimeous St. Brown	WR	6'4''	205	Freshman	Anaheim, CA	Servite
87	Patrick Mazza	DL	6'7''	277	Senior	Glen Ellyn, IL	Glenbard West
87	Keenan Centlivre	WR	6'5''	214	Sophomore	Fort Wayne, IN	Bishop Dwenger
88	Corey Robinson	WR	6'4''	215	Junior	San Antonio, TX	San Antonio Christian
89	Jacob Matuska	DL	6'4''	295	Junior	Columbus, OH	Bishop Hartley
89	Buster Sheridan	WR	6'3''	199	Junior	Chicago, IL	Mount Carmel
90	Isaac Rochell	DL	6'3''	287	Junior	McDonough, GA	Eagle's Landing Christian
91	Sheldon Day	DL	6'2''	285	Senior	Indianapolis, IN	Warren Central
92	Grant Blankenship	DL	6'5''	273	Sophomore	The Colony, TX	The Colony
93	Jay Hayes	DL	6'3''	285	Sophomore	Brooklyn, NY	Poly Prep Country Day
94	Jarron Jones	DL	6'5''	315	Senior	Rochester, NY	Aquinas Institute
95	Marquis Dickerson	DL	6'1''	285	Junior	Marianna, AR	Lee
96	Pete Mokwuah	DL	6'3''	317	Sophomore	Staten Island, NY	St. Joseph-by-the-Sea
97	Micah Dew-Treadway	DL	6'4''	300	Freshman	Bolingbrook, IL	Bolingbrook
98	Andrew Trumbetti	DL	6'3''	260	Sophomore	Demarest, NJ	Northern Valley Regional
99	Jerry Tillery	DL	6'6''	305	Freshman	Shreveport, LA	Evangel Christian Academy
99	Hunter Smith	Holder/LS	6'3''	213	Senior	Raleigh, NC	Cardinal Gibbons