ND Secondary Takes A Hit, WR Too

In a statement released by the University of Notre Dame this afternoon it was announced that the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football team will be without two of its players next season: Junior CB Darrin Walls and redshirt senior D.J. Hord. 

Both losses hurt the team, though the loss of Walls is particularly hard to swallow. Walls had a tremendous spring and has NFL potential. While his departure is unfortunate there are a few positives: The secondary is perhaps the most talented unit for the Irish with Terrail Lambert, Raeshon McNeil, Gary Gray leading the way and freshmen Robert Blanton and Jamoris Slaughter adding quality depth. Some of the younger players will be given a chance to earn playing time, too. Walls has two years of eligibility remaining.

Hord will be transfering to a D-1AA school TBD. Injuries have plagued the career of this former 4-star recruit.

Here's what Weis had to say:

“We won’t have Darrin with us this season but I hope to have him return for the spring semester. Fortunately, cornerback is a position of strength on our team and this will provide opportunities for increased playing time for our corners.”

“I'd like to thank D.J. for all he has given to this team in his three years and wish him well in his future endeavors."