Notre Dame Linebackers Post Mixed Results At 2024 NFL Scouting Combine

Recapping JD Betrand and Marist Liufau’s performances at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine
Notre Dame Linebackers Post Mixed Results At 2024 NFL Scouting Combine
Notre Dame Linebackers Post Mixed Results At 2024 NFL Scouting Combine /

On Thursday, the defensive line and linebacker groups tested at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. That event featured several of the top 2024 NFL Draft prospects at both positions. With the linebacker group, former Notre Dame standouts Marist Liufau and JD Bertrand had the chance to test out their skills.

Unfortunately their performances were a bit limited at the event. Here is how each fared on Thursday on the field.

MARIST LIUFAU

The measurements were no surprise for Liufau, who also measured in at the Reese’s Senior Bowl. Even so, his combination of length and athleticism is still something to marvel over. Somehow, Liufau also added another quarter of an inch to his arm length.

Here are his measurements at the Combine.

Height: 6-2 ⅛”
Weight: 234
Arm: 34 ¼”
Hand: 9 ⅞”
Wingspan: 79 ⅜”

As a tester, Liufau only participated in the forty-yard dash. You should expect him to do the rest of the testing, including vertical jump, broad jump, short shuttle and three-cone drill at the Notre Dame Pro Day. He did post a 4.64 second forty-yard dash, which is a solid number for a player his size.

In the field drills, Liufau looked very smooth. While he may have major questions with his processing skills, there is no questioning that he is an impressive athlete. Liufau looked especially smooth in the coverage drills, which should be a major asset for him on the next level.

JD BERTRAND

Like Liufau, Bertrand also showed up with slightly longer arms in Indianapolis. That is good to see, especially for a player who has some limitations changing direction and in coverage.

Here is how he measured in Indianapolis.

Height: 6-0 ⅞”
Weight: 235
Arm: 30 ⅝”
Hand: 9 ¾”
Wingspan: 74 ⅞”

Unfortunately Bertrand was not able to perform in any of the testing at the Combine. He was spotted in a boot on his foot, and appears to have an undisclosed injury. It will be interesting to see if he can participate in the Pro Day on March 21st. 

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RYAN ROBERTS

Ryan Roberts is the Director of Recruiting at Irish Breakdown, where he covers all aspects of the Notre Dame recruiting efforts. A former college football player and high school football coach, Roberts is also the owner of Rise N Draft, which covers the NFL Draft. Ryan was a key contributor to Irish Breakdown before taking over Fighting Irish recruiting and NFL Draft coverage. You can email Ryan at risendraft@gmail.com Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more. BECOME A MEMBER Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Follow Ryan on Twitter: @RiseNDraftLike and follow Irish Breakdown on FacebookSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter