SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - One of the best high school running backs in the country chose Notre Dame over Michigan Saturday. Javian Osborne of Forney, Texas had scholarship offers from Ohio State, Georgia, Alabama, Texas and many others, but he had narrowed his choice down to just Notre Dame and Michigan.

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.

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)