Notre Dame picked up a huge commitment when Forney (Texas) High School star Javian Osborne pledged to the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame was looking to make a big splash at running back and they did that by landing Osborne. IB Grade: 4.5 (Top 75 caliber prospect) Upside Grade: 5.0 (Top 25 caliber prospect)

Javian Osborne has locked in his commitment. Notre Dame edged out Michigan for the blue-chip running back out of Texas, who wanted to commit early and help build the rest of the Irish's star-studded 2026 recruiting class.

Javian Osborne, ESPN's No. 6-ranked running back and its No. 81 prospect overall in the 2026 class, committed to Notre Dame on Saturday.