A few years ago, Notre Dame's secondary was easily the weakest group on either side of the ball. Now with Bruton, McCarthy, and a group of solid corners, it may be one of the best.
Darrin Walls and Terrail Lambert earned their stripes in 2006, played solid ball in 2007, and are back as starters in 2008.
Raeshon McNeil is a very capable backup.
The player to watch, though, is sophomore Gary Gray. Gray was a highly-touted pickup in 2007, but missed the entire season with an injury. He's back this year, and should be eager to prove his worth.
Kickers/Punters
The kicking game has been mediocre at best over the past few seasons.
There's no clear leader at placekicker, although the official spring depth chart gives the edge to Brandon Walker, with the forgotten Ryan Burkhardt second. Presumably, Nate Whitaker will be given a chance again as well.
Punting is less of a worry; Eric Maust handled the role capably in Geoff Price's absence last year. Maust will be back as the full-time punter this year.
The new holder will be walk-on tight end Kevin Brooks.
Kick/Punt Returners
The Irish haven't gotten much out of their return game in the Charlie Weis era, and the one good option (Tom Zbikowski) is now gone.
David Grimes will start the season at punt returner, with Armando Allen and Darrin Walls at kick returner. But George West, Gary Gray, Golden Tate, and Barry Gallup will be waiting in the wings.
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