Notre Dame Lands Four-Star RB Isaiah Rogers

Rogers chooses Fighting Irish over Georgia, Indiana, and Penn State

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:52am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a running back in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of navy blue, gold, and emerald green representing the player's dynamic movements on the field.Notre Dame's latest four-star running back recruit, Isaiah Rogers, brings his explosive athleticism and versatility to the Fighting Irish backfield.Springfield Today

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have landed a commitment from four-star running back Isaiah Rogers, who chose the school over offers from Georgia, Indiana, and Penn State. Rogers, a standout at Springfield Central High School in Massachusetts, cited the program's history of developing running backs and the overall experience of being a Notre Dame student as key factors in his decision.

Why it matters

This is a significant recruiting win for Notre Dame, as they continue to build a formidable backfield for the future. Rogers is a highly-touted prospect who had offers from several top programs, and his commitment strengthens the Fighting Irish's 2027 recruiting class.

The details

Rogers, a 5'11" 215-pound running back, rushed for 986 yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior at Springfield Central High School. He also added 401 yards and three touchdowns as a receiver. The four-star prospect visited Notre Dame on March 21 and was impressed by the school's academic opportunities and the coaching staff, particularly running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider.

  • Rogers committed to Notre Dame on March 31, 2026.
  • He visited the school on March 21, 2026, which was a turning point in his recruitment.

The players

Isaiah Rogers

A four-star running back from Springfield, Massachusetts, who has committed to play for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Ja'Juan Seider

The running backs coach at Notre Dame, who played a key role in recruiting Rogers to the program.

Marcus Freeman

The head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.

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What they’re saying

“The visit really opened my eyes to a lot of things. Not just for football, but after football — the networking and the Notre Dame degree.”

— Isaiah Rogers, Recruit

“I mean, Coach Seider is sending four running backs to the league now. It really opened my eyes to a lot of opportunities.”

— Isaiah Rogers, Recruit

“I just felt like the time was right. All my boxes were checked and more. My mom loved it as well. I didn't need to keep going through my recruitment because I felt like I found home.”

— Isaiah Rogers, Recruit

What’s next

Rogers will continue his high school career at Springfield Central before enrolling at Notre Dame in 2027. The Fighting Irish coaching staff will work to develop him into a top-tier college running back.

The takeaway

Notre Dame's ability to land elite running back recruits like Isaiah Rogers demonstrates the program's continued success in attracting top talent to South Bend. This commitment strengthens the Fighting Irish's 2027 recruiting class and provides them with another dynamic offensive weapon for the future.