His number joins a list of other unofficially retired numbers such as those of Terry Bradshaw and Hines Ward. I am so excited. I got back to him, said thank you and all of that. His father was one of the premier players to ever dawn the Blue and Gold. The family now lives in Atlanta, Georgia although they also have a home in Pittsburgh, a place Bettis can never truly leave behind. Jerome Jr. is an athlete and hopes to follow in his father's, undeniably successful, footsteps. Although neither child can fully recall Betts rushing exploits on the football field Jada was just an infant when her father retired after the Steelers Super Bowl victory they have both been vocal about their pride surrounding his impending Hall of Fame induction. The final verdict won't be in for years on Omar Khan's first draft as Steelers GM, but Khan is getting early high marks for his work in strengthening Pittsburgh's roster on draft weekend. The family did receive a scare last year when Gladys was diagnosed with cancer. Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Alabama Football Recruiting: Jerome Bettis Jr. visits Alabama Just getting to know him has been great. It was like a normal phone call. Being in that environment, I always wanted to be a Notre Dame football player and wear the Blue and Gold since I was a little kid. We have been checking in on a weekly basis. RoY 1993 SN RoY 1993 UPI RoY 2001 Walter Payton Man of the Year 36 36 SUMMARY Career G Known as "The Bus", Bettis took defenders for a ride, usually stopping in the endzone. The Steelers drafted Steve Conley (third round of 1996 draft) with the draft selection they acquired from the Bettis trade with the Rams. Crimson Tide in contention for the top TE in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Now it is time for Jerome Jr. to go through his own recruiting process, and he appreciates the magnitude of getting an offer from Notre Dame as much, if not more than anyone. Bettis also will be heading out to Oregon at the end of the month, as well as heading to Notre Dame on April 22nd for the Blue-Gold Game. In his last game as a junior, a 28-3 win by Notre Dame over Texas A&M in the 1993 Cotton Bowl, he rushed 20 times for 75 yards, ran for two touchdowns and caught a 26-yard touchdown pass. Bettis runs the Jerome Bettis Asthma and Sports Camp for needy children and has delivered over 1000 pairs of cleats to the Detroit School children. Notre Dame football: Irish to wear green vs. Ohio State! Jerome Bettis Jr., son of Notre Dame and NFL legend, receives Fighting Irish offer, planning Oregon Ducks visit W oodward Academy (Georgia) wide receiver Jerome Bettis Jr., the son of. 2024 defensive lineman Terrance Hibbler released his top-eight schools. NFL Network profiles 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Jerome Bettis' NFL career. Secondly, he scored three touchdowns in a win over Detroit to clinch a playoff berth on the last day of the season, which was his last game in Pittsburgh. Please check your email for a confirmation. While Bettis finished with 1,542 more yards than Franco Harris on the NFL's all-time rushing list, Harris remains the Steelers all-time leading rusher because 3,091 of those yards came while Bettis was with the Rams. [38] Bettis has also delivered over 1000 pairs of cleats to children in the Detroit school system.[39]. When Notre Dame fans and supporters begin to take a stroll down memory lane, former running back Jerome Bettis is among one of the most prominent members to the tail end of the Golden Era. On that day, the staff extended an offer to standout 2025 Atlanta (Ga.) Woodward Academy wide receiver Jerome Bettis Jr., who is of course the son of the Irish legend. Thirty years after his final season as a running back for the University of Notre Dame, Pro Football Hall of . Biography Jerome Bettis Jerome Bettis by John Max 18 Jan,2019 Body Stats Height 5 Feet 11 Inch Weight in KG 114 kg kg Weight 252 lbs Personal Info Date of Birth 1972, February 16 Age 51 Years Old Famous Name Jerome Bettis Country United States US Facts Father Johnnie Bettis No. Jerome and Trameka welcomed their daughter Jada in January 2007 and son Jerome Jr. in 2008. The famous football player is quite popular in social media with a huge number of fan following. Bettis won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award in 1996, and in 2002 he was the recipient of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. They told me to calm down. College football recruiting: Notre Dame offers son of NFL HOFer Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Biography submission guide. Notre Dame quarterback Rick Mirer (3) sets to throw while protected by teammate Jerome Bettis during game against Purdue in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 1, 1990. Alabama hosted its Junior Day over the weekend, with players from the 2025 recruiting class visiting Tuscaloosa and spending some time on campus. New coach Rich Brooks instituted a more pass-oriented offense, a major reason why Bettis was limited to 637 yards,[16] a significant dropoff from his 1993 and 1994 totals. 03/17/23. He worked so hard and finally he is in the Hall of Fame. Bettis, whose father passed away shortly after watching the Steelers win the Super Bowl in his sons final game, is exceptionally close with his older brother John.