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Louisville Football: 5 players to watch for Notre Dame

By Maxwell Owens

Sep 2, 2019; Louisville, KY, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Ian Book (12) scores a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals during the second quarter at Cardinal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 2, 2019; Louisville, KY, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Ian Book (12) scores a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals during the second quarter at Cardinal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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LOUISVILLE, KY – SEPTEMBER 02: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in action on defense during a game against the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium on September 2, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. Notre Dame defeated Louisville 35-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY – SEPTEMBER 02: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in action on defense during a game against the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium on September 2, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. Notre Dame defeated Louisville 35-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB (RS JR)

Owusu-Koramoah is the ultimate athlete at the linebacker position. He makes plays behind the line of scrimmage against the run, sacks the quarterback, and he plays in space as well as any linebacker in the country.

Owusu-Koramoah made his grand debut in 2019 against Louisville when he posted nine tackles including two of those being a tackle for loss. He is a big time playmaker and Louisville’s game plan in 2020 will have to highlight where he is on the field at all times.

He is likely going to be a highly sought after player in the 2021 NFL Draft for a reason. Owusu-Koramoah is not like most linebackers. He can play in coverage dropping into zones as well as anyone regardless of position. He plays like a safety in coverage and a linebacker near the line of scrimmage.

If the Cardinals want to beat the Irish, Cards fans will want to hear Owusu-Koramoah’s name called as little as possible. If it was not clear already, this Irish team is loaded with talent.

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