Blue-chip RB Javian Osborne commits to Notre Dame

Javian Osborne, a four-star recruit and one of the top running back prospects in the country, announced his commitment to play for Notre Dame on Saturday.

Osborne, a 5-foot-100, 200-pound back from Forney, Texas, is ranked as the No. 6 running back in the country and No. 12 overall prospect in Texas, according to the 247Sports composite.

"They're known for running the ball and Notre Dame is O-line U," Osborne told ESPN. "They have a lot of great guys that went there and went to the NFL. What running back wouldn't want to be part of a program that breeds offensive linemen?"

In three seasons at Forney High School, Osborne has amassed 4,522 rushing yards and 72 touchdowns on the ground. In his impressive sophomore campaign, he rushed for 2,231 yards and 39 touchdowns in 2023. Last season, he scored 25 rushing touchdowns and compiled 1,227 yards.

Notre Dame beat out Michigan, Alabama, Georgia, Miami and SMU for Osborne, who is the No. 90 overall player in his class, per 247Sports. Osborne narrowed it down to Notre Dame and Michigan in late March, visiting both schools in April before making his announcement.

"I've heard a lot of people say it, but you have to go where your heart is," Osborne said. "At the end of the day, all this NIL stuff, that can't help you when it's fourth-and-goal and you have to score. You have to want to be there. I fell in love with the school and the program."

--Field Level Media