Dwight Stephenson brings versatility and disruptive instincts to Notre Dame’s defensive front
Stephenson is a long-time Notre Dame defensive lineman whose calling card was flexibility: he moved between linebacker, defensive end, and defensive tackle, and coaches noted his agility and pass-rush potential. In the 2007 season, he posted 17 solo tackles, 23 assisted tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, 2 passes defended, and 1 forced fumble in Notre Dame’s rotation. The big differentiator is effort-plus-versatility: he was a chess piece, not just a body, and that kind of movable, high-motor defender can be a fit if your scheme values multiple fronts and edge/inside interchangeability.
