Jerome Bettis Jr. follows in father’s footsteps, commits to Notre Dame

Baltimore Ravens v Pittsburgh Steelers PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 08: Former Pittsburgh Steelers player Jerome Bettis looks on prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

March 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. UTC

By Natalie Miller

Jerome Bettis Jr. has committed to Notre Dame, following in his father’s footsteps, NBC Sports reports.

Bettis Jr., a wide receiver, chose Notre Dame over Duke, Texas A&M and Mississippi.

The elder Bettis was selected in the first round out of Notre Dame by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1993 NFL Draft. After being traded, he spent 10 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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