No. 11. Kapron Lewis-Moore, DE
2011 numbers: Lewis-Moore started the first seven games last season before suffering a season-ending knee injury against USC. As a redshirt junior, Lewis-Moore notched 32 tackles, four tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one quarterback hurry.
Making the case for Lewis-Moore: There were times this spring where it looked as if Lewis-Moore, who was invited back for a fifth season at Notre Dame, would be a reserve after starting for much of the past three seasons. But the transfer of Aaron Lynch to USF, along with the improved health of Lewis-Moore, have him primed to finish his career alongside Louis Nix and Stephon Tuitt on what should be a very strong first-team defensive line. Considered one of the leaders of the defense, along with Manti Te'o and Jamoris Slaughter, Lewis-Moore has spoken about having a better understanding of the defense as a whole entering this season. His numbers don't jump off the page, but he is an invaluable veteran presence up front, especially since his co-starters are entering just their second years of playing.
No. 12 Everett Golson, QB
No. 13 Andrew Hendrix, QB
No. 14 Tommy Rees, QB
No. 15 DaVaris Daniels, WR
No. 16 Prince Shembo, OLB
No. 17 Zeke Motta, S
No. 18 Chris Watt, LG
No. 19 T.J. Jones, WR
No. 20 John Goodman, WR
No. 21 Bennett Jackson, CB
No. 22 Robby Toma, WR
No. 23 Ishaq Williams, OLB
No. 24 Dan Fox, ILB
No. 25 Gunner Kiel, QB