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By Alastair Talbot

Published: 21:26 GMT, 17 March 2024 | Updated: 21:30 GMT, 17 March 2024

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Jerome Bettis Jr. is following in the footsteps of his Super Bowl champion father, as he committed to the University of Notre Dame on Sunday.

The younger Bettis is a six-ft-two, 195-pound wide receiver who plays at Woodward Academy in the Atlanta area. He is listed by the 247Sports composite as a three-star prospect in the Class of 2025.

He announced his commitment on Instagram on Sunday with a video.

'Growing up as a Bettis, I've heard about all the ways Notre Dame can change your life academically and athletically,' he said. '[..] I'm blessed to announce my commitment to the University of Notre Dame. Go Irish.'

Bettis Jr. claims he picked the Fighting Irish over schools like Texas A&M, Ole Miss and Duke. He is now the third member of his family to attend the school after his father and older sister, who was admitted to Notre Dame last year.

Jerome Bettis (R) with dad Jerome Bettis (L) after he