Notre Dame OL Anthonie Knapp, LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa Named to Lombardi Award Watch List

Notre Dame offensive lineman Anthonie Knapp and linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa have been named to the Lombardi Award Watch List, which recognizes outstanding linemen and linebackers who embody the values of leadership, courage, performance, and discipline on and off the field. The Irish have had five winners of the Lombardi Award, including Walt Patulski, Ross Browner, Chris Zorich, Aaron Taylor, and Manti Te'o.

Knapp, who started all 12 games at left tackle last season and 29 in total over the past two years, helped Notre Dame's rushing attack rank third nationally with 5.69 yards per carry and sixth with 38 rushing touchdowns. Viliamu-Asa, a native of Inland Empire, California, made 48 tackles and recorded 7.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, an interception, two pass breakups, and five quarterback hurries during his sophomore season.

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