The Sporting News Preseason All-American list is as much an accolade for the previous season as much as a prediction for the upcoming season. Two Notre Dame players made the list, one on each side of the ball. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley was named on offense while linebacker Jaylon Smith makes it on the defensive side of the ball.
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Stanley projects to be one of the first, if not top lineman picked in next year’s draft. His athleticism and durability have stood out, and scouts see his high potential.