Oct 8, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; BYU Cougars running back Hinckley Ropati (7) runs the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Gabriel Rubio (97) prepares to tackle in the first quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Back in the 2021 recruiting cycle, Notre Dame football landed a big commitment from Missouri defensive end Gabriel Rubio.
As a 4-star prospect and the No. 17 defensive lineman and 117th overall recruit according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, it looked like Rubio would have a successful Irish career. Multiple injuries have derailed his impact, first an elbow injury in his freshman season, and then a knee injury in the season opener this year against Navy.
With how deep the Irish defensive line has become, Rubio was most likely going to be looked at as a rotation piece, but that looks like it won’t be the case after Notre Dame updated it’s 2024-25 roster on the official website.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Gabriel Rubio (97). Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Rubio absence was confirmed by a report by 247Sports Tim O’Malley, as he said that the senior was stepping “away from Notre Dame for the semester for personal reasons.”
There was no word in the report about a potential return, so it’s a wait-and-see if Rubio will rejoin the team in the fall.
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