JD Bertrand
Career Summary
Notre Dame linebacker and captain.
JD Bertrand became a central figure in Notre Dame's defense, leading the Irish in tackles for three consecutive seasons from 2021 through 2023.
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College Career
Three seasons as Notre Dame's leading tackler.
Bertrand started all 13 games in 2021 and recorded 101 tackles. He followed with 82 tackles in 2022 and 76 in 2023. During the 2023 victory over USC, he made 11 tackles and stopped a fourth-and-one rushing attempt for a loss.
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Career Accomplishments
Team leadership and national recognition.
Bertrand served as a team captain in 2022 and 2023 and was Notre Dame's Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. He became a William V. Campbell Trophy finalist and Wuerffel Trophy semifinalist in 2023.
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30257, 00-0039370, 2000-05-05, JD Bertrand, J.D., Bertrand
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