Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen says he's turning pro

Notre Dame’s Jimmy Clausen says he’s turning pro

By Austin KnoblauchSenior Editor, Sports

Dec. 7, 2009 9:55 AM PT

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With the man who recruited him gone in the wake of another disappointing season in South Bend, no one should be surprised that Notre Dame’s Jimmy Clausen has decided to enter the NFL draft.

Clausen, who was a standout quarterback at Westlake Village Oaks Christian, told ESPN.com today that he decided to turn pro after talking with recently fired coach Charlie Weis.

Clausen and Notre Dame receiver Golden Tate are expected to formally announce their decisions to enter the NFL draft at a news conference at 11 a.m.

Clausen, a junior, passed for 3,722 yards and 28 touchdowns for the Fighting Irish this season. He’s passed for 8,148 yards and 60 touchdowns in his collegiate career.

-- Austin Knoblauch

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Austin Knoblauch

Austin Knoblauch is a senior editor in Sports at the Los Angeles Times, overseeing NFL coverage and digital initiatives. He previously worked as an editor and writer at NFL.com. He initially joined The Times in 2005, serving in various web editing and reporting roles. Knoblauch’s favorite sports are football, hockey and auto racing. He is a native of Southern California and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.