Feb. 18--On national signing day, Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said he wasn't quite done filling out his roster for next season.
Kelly made one move official on Wednesday in formally announcing Cal defensive back Avery Sebastian will join the Irish next season.
Sebastian will be eligible to play immediately as part of the NCAA's fifth-year transfer rules, like cornerback Cody Riggs did for the Irish last season. Sebastian graduated from Cal in December with a degree in sociology.
"I'm very thankful to (Kelly) and the rest of the coaching staff and administration for giving me the opportunity to come play at the University of Notre Dame," Sebastian said in a statement. "I think academically, spiritually and athletically will make Notre Dame a perfect fit. I've got one year to make an impact and I plan on making the most of this opportunity."
Sebastian started in 33 games for Cal and will provide depth for an Irish secondary that is thin at safety.
"Avery will help our football team right away, but more important, he is the type of young man that we want in this program," Kelly said. "Avery carries himself in a first-class manner, on and off the field."
