Notre Dame's Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Declares for 2021 NFL Draft

Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah declared for the 2021 NFL draft on Monday after four seasons in South Bend. 

He announced his decision on Twitter, posting a statement thanking his teammates, coaches and fans: 

The Virginia native was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and won the Butkus Award, given to the top linebacker in the country, after posting 62 tackles (11 for loss) and three forced fumbles this season. 

His 11 tackles for loss led Notre Dame defenders this season, while his overall tackle total ranked second. He was named a consensus First-Team All-American, earning the nod from the Associated Press, ESPN, Sporting News and CBS. 

After spending his freshman year on the scout team following his February commitment to Notre Dame, then making two appearances as a sophomore, Owusu-Koramoah broke out as a junior in 2019.

He started all 13 games for the Fighting Irish, posting 80 tackles to tie for the team's lead. His 13.5 tackles for loss paced the program, and he also posted 5.5 sacks, four passes defended, three quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and a pair of fumble recoveries. 

The 6'1½", 215-pounder is ranked No. 9 overall among 2021 prospects by ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. and is the top-ranked outside linebacker.