Adon Shuler

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Adon Shuler
Notre Dame Fighting IrishNo. 8
Position Safety
Class
Redshirt Redshirt.svg
Redshirt
Freshman
Personal information
Born: (2004-10-01) October 1, 2004 (age 20) [1]
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career history
College
High school Irvington (Irvington, New Jersey)

Adon Shuler (born October 1, 2004) [1] is an American college football safety for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

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Early life and high school

Shuler attended Irvington High School in Essex County, New Jersey. As a senior, he earned first-team all-state honors and was chosen to play in the All-American Bowl. [2] Coming out of high school, Shuler was rated as a four-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish over offers from Maryland and Penn State. [3]

College career

As a freshman in 2023, Shuler notched six tackles. [4] He earned a starting spot in the Fighting Irish's secondary ahead of the 2024 season. [5] In the 2024 season opener, Shuler recorded his first career interception in a win over Texas A&M. [6] In week 8, he returned an interception 36 yards for a touchdown in a win over Georgia Tech. [7] In week 9, Shuler recorded seven tackles in a win over #24 Navy. [8] In week 12, he totaled a career-high eight tackles in a win over Army. [9] In the first round of the 2024 College Football Playoffs, Shuler tallied five tackles and a pass deflection in a win over Indiana. [10] For his performance during the season, he was named a freshman all-American.[ by whom? ] [11]

College statistics

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSTotalSoloAstSackPDIntYdsTDFFFRTD
2023 Notre Dame 506420.00000000
2024 Notre Dame 16165936230.053941110
Career21166540250.053941110

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References

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  4. Berardino, Mike. "Position breakdown: Adon Shuler in mix for experienced Notre Dame football safeties group". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  5. "Irvington HS alumni Adon Shuler and Cam Richardson meet on the collegiate gridiron". Essex News Daily. October 19, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  6. Berardino, Mike. "Teachable moment for Adon Shuler earns respect from Notre Dame football coach, teammates". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  7. Berardino, Mike. "Adon Shuler finally makes it to the big room at MetLife Stadium with Notre Dame football". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  8. Ragozzino, Joe (October 31, 2024). "Irvington HS' Adon Shuler has great homecoming, leads Notre Dame football past Navy at MetLife Stadium". Essex News Daily. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  9. Crow, Matthew. "The future is now: Irish rising star Adon Shuler is learning from coaches, veterans and leading the way for young defensive core". The Observer. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  10. Ragozzino, Joe. "Irvington HS alumni Adon Shuler and Vaboue Toure are in the College Football Playoff". Essex News Daily. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  11. Driskell, Bryan. "Four Notre Dame Standouts Earn Freshman All-America Honors". Athlon Sports. Retrieved January 3, 2025.