Tyler Eifert, TE

01/06/2012 - Tyler Eifert is returning to Notre Dame for his senior season, the tight end's father, Greg, to The Journal Gazette in a text message this afternoon. The former Bishop Dwenger standout has been pondering his decision for weeks, and he received a third-round grade from the NFL draft advisory board. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound Mackey Award finalist was the Irish's second leading receiver this season, recording 63 receptions for 803 yards and five touchdowns. Eifert's return helps offset the loss of Michael Floyd to graduation. Floyd led Notre Dame's offense with 100 catches for 1,147 yards and nine touchdowns. Eifert's decision also makes Notre Dame two-for-two in keeping underclassmen this off-season. Linebacker Manti Te'o decided to return for his senior year in December. - Tony Krausz, The Journal Gazette

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