Javian Osborne Commits to Notre Dame for 2026

Four-star running back Javian Osborne from Forney, Texas, has committed to Notre Dame over Michigan and other top programs, becoming the 14th member of the Irish's 2026 recruiting class. Osborne, a consensus top-100 prospect nationally, cited Notre Dame's football tradition, academic excellence, and strong relationships with head coach Marcus Freeman and running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider as key reasons for his commitment. Known for his productive high school career, Osborne rushed for over 2,200 yards and 39 touchdowns in his sophomore season. He plans to take an active role in recruiting additional talent to Notre Dame and is scheduled to return for an official visit in June. Osborne's commitment is regarded as pivotal for maintaining depth and quality in Notre Dame's backfield, particularly given potential player departures after the upcoming season. His addition continues Notre Dame's trend of landing elite Texas running backs.