Jerome Bettis Jr. Commits to Notre Dame, Upholding Family Legacy

The son of NFL legend Jerome Bettis chooses the Fighting Irish, emphasizing personal merit and a new chapter.

Jerome Bettis Jr., son of NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis, commits to Notre Dame, continuing the family legacy.
Bettis Jr., a three-star wide receiver, chose Notre Dame over offers from several top schools, including Texas A&M and Duke.
Expressing his desire to forge his own path, Bettis Jr. switched from running back to wide receiver and changed his jersey number.
Notre Dame's recruitment emphasized that Bettis Jr. was being pursued for his own merits, not just his family name.
Bettis Jr.'s commitment is part of Notre Dame's St. Patrick's Day recruiting push, contributing to a class ranked No. 1 nationally.