Notre Dame linebacker announces retirement

A Notre Dame linebacker is hanging up his cleats and pads…

Notre Dame linebacker Will Schweitzer announced his retirement from football on Wednesday. Schweitzer was diagnosed with a heart condition in the fall. Schweitzer announced the news on social media as Notre Dame was getting set to open spring practice.

Schweitzer came to Notre Dame from Los Gatos, California, where he was rated as a three-star recruit by each 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals. Schweitzer played in three games for the Irish during his career, recording a tackle in a 55-0 win over Georgia Tech in November of his freshman year.

All the best to Will in the rest of his time at Notre Dame and beyond.

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