Notre Dame’s true freshman safety named a Midseason All-American

Joey O’Brien has shown how well he can handle the safety position as part of arguably the best secondary in the country for US LBM Coaches Poll No. 8 Notre Dame. On Thursday, O’Brien was named a True Freshman Midseason All-American by 247Sports. Through five games so far for the Fighting Irish, the

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Joey O’Brien has shown how well he can handle the safety position as part of arguably the best secondary in the country for US LBM Coaches Poll No. 8 Notre Dame.

On Thursday, O’Brien was named a True Freshman Midseason All-American by 247Sports. Through five games so far for the Fighting Irish, the freshman standout has 10 tackles, a sack and a pass break-up.

O’Brien is one of many anchors in Notre Dame secondary that is top-ranked in the nation. Overall, the Irish’s defense has allowed just 214 yards a game and 4.08 yards per play.

Notre Dame is also fourth in scoring defense with 11 points allowed per game.

More true freshman recognition 👏 Joey O’Brien is a 247 Sports Midseason All-American!#GoIrish☘️ | @Joey_obrien6 pic.twitter.com/y1kX1AKTLB

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