Notre Dame LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa named best in nation by PFF

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa has been named the top linebacker in the nation by Pro Football Focus.

PFF has Viliamu-Asa at the head of its top 10 list.

Here's what the outlet has to say about Viliamu-Asa: "Linebacker is one of the most demanding positions in football because players are expected to do everything for a defense: defend the run, rush the passer and drop into coverage. Viliamu-Asa is the top linebacker in college football because he excels in all three areas. His 89.7 PFF grade in 2025 ranked second among Power Four linebackers, trailing only Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez, while his 94.0 run-defense grade ranked second in the FBS. Viliamu-Asa also earned the eighth-highest coverage grade among Power Four linebackers (83.3) and recorded four sacks. He is coming off a torn ACL suffered in November but could be ready for Week 1."

That's pretty high praise, and PFF is right — if Viliamu-Asa is full go to start the season, he can be a wrecking ball for the Notre Dame defense.

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