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Clapper's Potential: Underrated Linebacker Joins Notre Dame
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JaKobe Clapper, a three-star linebacker from St. Xavier High School, committed to Notre Dames class of 2026. Despite his lower ranking, he received offers from heavyweight programs like Ohio State and Michigan. With 201 tackles, 16 for loss, 6 sacks, 2 picks, and 2 forced fumbles in two seasons, Clapper earned first-team all-Ohio honors. However, shoulder surgery before spring enrollment dropped his rankings. Experts predict special teams as his initial path to the field. With a stacked linebacker room and potential turnover after 2026, Clapper could make his mark on the Irish.
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