Dec. 12, 2016
NOTRE DAME, Indiana – University of Notre Dame junior quarterback DeShone Kizer has decided to forego his final two years of eligibility to make himself available for the 2017 National Football League Draft.
“DeShone is an extremely gifted quarterback that was faced with a difficult decision,” Irish head coach Brian Kelly said. “He could return as a senior captain at Notre Dame — a place that he loves, and with a program that respects him immensely. Or, he could begin the next chapter in his life and accept the opportunity that likely awaits in the NFL.
“While he chose the latter, the type of leadership DeShone displayed this past season will benefit our program moving forward. He’ll certainly be missed on and off the field, but we’re very happy for him and his family. DeShone will always represent this University with the utmost professionalism and class.”
Thank you @NotreDame pic.twitter.com/LDjdlCf9nw
– DeShone Kizer (@DKizer_14) December 12, 2016
The 6-4.5, 230-pounder leaves Notre Dame ranked in the top-10 in school history in 19 different career offensive categories.
Kizer, who was voted the 2016 Monogram Club Most Valuable Player by his teammates, completed 212 of 361 passes for 2,925 yards and 26 touchdowns this past season. He also rushed for 472 yards and eight touchdowns. Kizer ranked in the top 25 nationally in five different categories including TD passes (18th, 26), passing yards per completion (24, 13.80), points responsible for (17th, 204), points responsible for per game (18th, 17.0) and total offense (26th, 283.1 per game).
KIZER’S PLACE IN THE IRISH RECORD BOOK
Single-Game Rushing Yards By Quarterback (Oct. 31, 2015 at Temple, 143, 2nd)
Single-Game Touchdown Passes (Nov. 7, 2015 at Pittsburgh, 5, t-2nd)
Single-Game Touchdown Passes (Sept. 4, 2016 at Texas, 5, t-2nd)
Single-Game Points Responsibility (Nov. 7, 2015 at Pittsburgh, 36, t-2nd)
Single-Game Points Responsibility (Sept. 4, 2016 at Texas, 36, t-2nd)
Single-Game Passing Yards (Oct. 1, 2016 vs. Syracuse, 471, 3rd)
Single-Game Total Offense (Oct. 1, 2016 vs. Syracuse, 472, 3rd)
Single-Game Rushing Yards By Quarterback (Nov. 28, 2015 at Stanford, 128, 5th)
Single-Game Total Offense (Oct. 31, 2015 at Temple, 442, 7th)
Single-Game Completion Percentage (Sept. 10, 2016 vs. Nevada, 83.3, 7th)
Single-Game Total Offense (Sept. 24, 2016 vs. Duke, 441, 9th)
Single-Season Rushing Touchdowns By Quarterback (2015, 10, 1st)
Single-Season Points Responsibility (2016, 204, 3rd)
Single-Season Points Responsibility Per Game (2016, 16.8, 3rd)
Single-Season Total Offense Per Game (2016, 283.1, 4th)
Single-Season Rushing Touchdowns By Quarterback (2016, 8, 4th)
Single-Season Rushing Yards By Quarterback (2015, 520, 4th)
Single-Season Completion Percentage (2015, 63.0, 4th)
Single-Season Points Responsibility (2015, 188, 5th)
Single-Season Rushing Yards By Quarterback (2016, 472, 5th)
Single-Season Total Offense (2015, 3,404, 5th)
Single-Season Offensive Plays (2016, 490, 5th)
Single-Season Passing Yards Per Attempt (Oct. 1, 2016 vs. Syracuse, 13.46, 6th)
Single-Season Total Offense (2016, 3,397, 6th)
Single-Season Points Responsibility Per Game (2015, 14.5, 6th)
Single-Season Touchdown Passes (2016, 26, 6th)
Single-Season 300-yard Passing Games (2016, 3, t-6th)
Single-Season Offensive Plays (2015, 469, 7th)
Single-Season Total Offense Per Attempt (2015, 7.26, 7th)
Single-Season Efficiency Rating (2015, 150.0, 7th)
Single-Season Passing Yards (2016, 2,925, 7th)
Single-Season Passing Yards Per Game (2016, 243.8, 7th)
Single-Season Passing Yards (2015, 2,884, 8th)
Single-Season Total Offense Per Game (2015, 261.8, 8th)
Single-Season Touchdown Passes (2015, 21, 8th)
Single-Season 300-yard Passing Games (2015, 2, 8th)
Single-Season Pass Completions (2016, 212, 8th)
Single-Season Pass Attempts (2016, 361, 8th)
Single-Season Pass Completions (2015, 211, 9th)
Single-Season Completion Percentage (2016, 58.7, 10th)
Single-Season Total Offense Per Attempt (2016, 6.93, 10th)
Single-Season Efficiency Rating (2016, 145.6, 10th)
Single-Season Pass Attempts (2015, 335, 10th)
Single-Season Pass Attempts Per Game (2016, 30.1, 10th)
Career Points Responsibility Per Game (2015-16, 15.6, 1st)
Career Total Offense Per Game (2015-16, 272.0, 1st)
Career Efficiency Rating (2015-16, 147.7, 2nd)
Career Rushing Touchdowns By Quarterback (2015-16, 18, 2nd)
Career Points Responsibility (2015-16, 390, t-2nd)
Career Completion Percentage (2015-16, 60.8, 3rd)
Career Pass Attempts Per Game (2015-16, 27.8, 4th)
Career Pass Completions Per Game (2015-16, 16.9, 4th)
Career Passing Yards Per Game (2015-16, 232.4, 4th)
Career Touchdown Passes (2015-16, 47, 5th)
Career Total Offense (2015-16, 6,801, 5th)
Career Total Offense Per Attempt (2015-16, 7.09, 5th)
Career 300-yard Passing Games (2015-16, 5, 5th)
Lowest Career Interception Percentage (2015-16, 2.73, 6th)
Career Offensive Plays (2015-16, 959, 6th)
Career Pass Completions (2015-16, 423, 7th)
Career Passing Yards Per Attempt (2015-16, 8.34, 7th)
Career Pass Attempts (2015-16, 696, 8th)
Career Passing Yards (2015-16, 5,809, 8th)
KIZER’S HONORS & AWARDS
Notre Dame Monogram Club Most Valuable Player (2016)
Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List (2016)
Davey O’Brien Award Watch List (2016)
Maxwell Award Watch List (2016)
Notre Dame Offensive Newcomer of the Year (2015)
O’Brien Quarterback of the Week Honorable Mention (9.15.15)
O’Brien Quarterback of the Week Honorable Mention (10.18.15)
O’Brien Quarterback of the Week Honorable Mention (11.3.15)
FWAA/AutoNation National Offensive Player of the Week (11.3.15)
Manning Award Stars of the Week (11.9.15)
O’Brien Quarterback of the Week Honorable Mention (11.9.15)
KIZER’S CAREER HIGHS
Points scored: 12, Wake Forest, Nov. 14, 2015; at Temple, Oct. 31, 2015; Michigan State, Sept. 17, 2016
Touchdowns: 2, Wake Forest, Nov. 14, 2015; at Temple, Oct. 31, 2015; Michigan State, Sept. 17, 2016
Rush attempts: 17, at Temple, Oct. 31, 2015
Rush yards: 143, at Temple, Oct. 31, 2015 (17 carries)
Rush TDs: 2, Wake Forest, Nov. 14, 2015; at Temple, Oct. 31, 2015; Michigan State, Sept. 17, 2016
Long rush: 79, at Temple, Oct. 31, 2015
Pass attempts: 39, vs Boston College, Nov. 21, 2015
Pass completions: 25, Miami, Oct. 29, 2016
Pass yards: 471, vs Syracuse, Oct. 1, 2016
Pass TDs: 5, at Pittsburgh, Nov. 7, 2015; at Texas, Sept. 4, 2016
Long pass: 81, vs Ohio State, Jan. 1, 2016
Receptions: 1, at USC, Nov. 26, 2016
Receiving yards: 4, at USC, Nov. 26, 2016 (1 receptions)
Long reception: 4, at USC, Nov. 26, 2016
Total offense attempts: 53, at Temple, Oct. 31, 2015 (17 rush,36 pass)
Total offense yards: 472, vs Syracuse, Oct. 1, 2016 (1 rush,471 pass)
All-purpose yards: 143, at Temple, Oct. 31, 2015
Punt attempts: 2, USC, Oct. 17, 2015
Punt yards: 81, USC, Oct. 17, 2015 (2 punts)
Longest punt: 43, USC, Oct. 17, 2015
— ND —