He attended Mackenzie High School in Detroit, where he was a standout running back and linebacker. As a senior, he was rated the top player in the state by the Detroit Free Press, and was the Gatorade Circle of Champions Player of the Year award winner. Bettis enrolled at the University of Notre Dame to play college football for the Fighting Irish.

Dec 4, 2024 · 2023: Two-way player for a Woodward Academy program that plays for a Georgia AAAAAA title. Caught 30 passes for 369 yards and 4 TD while totaling 34 tackles and 2 INT on defense. 2022: Key...

Son of Trameka and Jerome Bettis; One sister, Jada – who also attends Notre Dame; Dad played football at Notre Dame before a 13-year career in the NFL with the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams and the Pittsburgh Steelers

In high school, Bettis joined the football team at Mackenzie High School as a running back and linebacker. His initial passion for bowling took a back seat as his football career took off. By his senior year, Bettis was rated as the top player in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press.

Nov 26, 2024 · Check out Jerome Bettis' high school sports timeline including updates while playing football at Woodward Academy (College Park, GA).

Jerome Bettis was born in Detroit, Michigan and attended Mackenzie High School where he was a standout running back and linebacker earning Michigan Player of the Year honors during his senior year. He attended the University of Notre Dame where once again he …

Jun 19, 2024 · The next step for Jerome Bettis Jr. is his senior year of high school before arriving on campus in South Bend. As he continues his quest for another state championship, Notre Dame fans across the country await his arrival for the first time as a player.

Apr 7, 2024 · Notre Dame added a second legacy player in the 2025 class when it landed a commitment from Georgia wide receiver Jerome Bettis Jr. Bettis was the third receiver to commit to the Fighting Irish in...

Mar 17, 2024 · Woodward Academy (Georgia) athlete Jerome Bettis Jr. has committed to his dad's alma mater. Like father, like son. Former NFL legend and Notre Dame alum Jerome "The Bus" Bettis was one of...

Bettis attended Mackenzie High School in Detroit, where he quickly made a name for himself on the football field. His impressive skills and work ethic caught the attention of college recruiters, and he received multiple scholarship offers to play at the collegiate level.