Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Alabamas involvement in Bettis Jr.s recruitment throughout the process. Bettis was born February 16, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan. He also won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year, NFL Alumni Running Back of the Year, was voted Steelers' team MVP and finished the 1996 season as the leader in Football Outsiders rushing DYAR metric.[20]. "Hes obviously a great guy and a great coach. He was one of several Steelers players being honored as part of the celebration of their five Super Bowl victories; Lynn Swann and Franco Harris were also present. The number one ranked Irish won 37-11. After their wildcard win, Ben Roethlisberger revealed to the team that he promised to Bettis that he would get him to the Super Bowl, in order to get him to come back for the 2005 season. A post shared by Jerome Bettis (@jerome36bettis) on Dec 24, 2018 at 4:27pm PST. The famous football player is quite popular in social media with a huge number of fan following. Bettis did not graduate from college[7] at that time. Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Per Hank South of 247Sports, Alabama hosted Jerome Bettis Jr., son of the former Pittsburgh Steelers running back: 2025 WR Jerome Bettis Jr. the son of NFL Hall of Fame RB Jerome Bettis, was on campus at #Alabama Saturday for Junior Day. Jerome is American by nationality and belongs to Mixed ethnic group. 1990: 15 carries for 115 yards and 1 touchdown. He promised Bettis that if he came back for one last season, he would get him to the Super Bowl. Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! On 16-2-1972 Jerome Bettis (nickname: The Bus) was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States. He rushed for over 1,000 yards and was selected for the NFC's Pro Bowl team in each of his first two seasons with the Rams. age: 34 Jerome Bettis Football Player Birthday February 16, 1972 Birth Sign Aquarius Birthplace Detroit , MI Age 51 years old #39493 Most Popular Boost About One of the NFL's all-time leading rushers, with over 13,662 yards, he spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he earned the nickname "The Bus." John said that Jeromes request to have him on stage during the induction reduced him to tears, calling the moment an incredible honor.. We started catching up and he said he was getting right to it. Latest on RB Jerome Bettis including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com Signing autographs at a paper convention, Michael Scott tries to invite him to a room party, which Bettis declines. Sign up for the Roll Tide Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, The Alabama coaching staff recently extended an offer to 2025 small forward Joson Sanon. Getting to go on all these visits while Im young, getting to see all these campuses and getting to know these coaches, its a blessing. Instead of being a punishing running back like his father, Bettis Jr. is a wide receiver that stands at 62 and 175 pounds. 2025 Woodward Academy (Ga.) receiver Jerome Bettis Jr. has been to Notre Dame multiple times, including his last visit for the victory over Clemson in November.. One player who attended was the son of an NFL legend and Hall of Famer. The staff made him well aware of that fact. [41] Bettis returned to NBC to help Bob Costas preside over the Vince Lombardi Trophy presentation at the end of Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015. When Notre Dame launched its Pot of Gold offer event for the 2025 class there was one name that certainly stood out to Notre Dame fans. The star runner went on to make six Pro Bowls, rush for 13,662 yards and was selected to the National Football Hall of Fame in 2015. Bettis starred in a Geico commercial in 2019, playing a running back in flag football that dominates the competition (49-0). Be sure to check out the Irish Breakdown message board, the Champions Lounge, 2023 Scholarship Chart2023 Football Schedule, Notre Dame 2023 Scholarship OffersNotre Dame 2024 Scholarship Offers, 2023 Recruiting Class Grades - Offense2023 Recruiting Class Grades - Defense. One player who attended was the son of an NFL legend and Hall of Famer. After I told him, we both got excited about it. 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. He joined the Pittsburgh Steelers after Bam Morris was arrested for marijuana possession. On Jada's 16th birthday in 2021, Jerome shared a series of In April 2006, Bettis and his parents teamed up with Don Barden, the head of PITG Gaming LLC, in a bid for a casino on Pittsburgh's Northside to be called the Majestic Star. The family did receive a scare last year when Gladys was diagnosed with cancer. He was a commentator for the NFL Network and a former NBC studio analyst for Football Night in America. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). When Bettis retired from football, he made a promise to Boykin that while he would not be idle, he would find time for his family. The Bus was a member of the Irish program from 1990-92 before being selected in the first round of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. 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. I started playing that but I didnt really love it. In addition, he played football until 2005 and ended his playing career. Bettis currently holds offers from the Irish, Arkansas and Boston college among others. At the end of the game, Martin would lead Bettis by 9 yards. He is the oldest of three children of Gladys Elizabeth (ne Bougard) and Johnnie E. Known as "The Bus", Bettis took defenders for a ride, usually stopping in the endzone. "[23] Bettis later put together one of the most bizarre single-game statistics in NFL history. Jerome Bettis, Jr. isn't small by any means but isn't built like his father, either. Bettis was given "The Closer" nickname by Steeler head coach Bill Cowher. On 22 July 1993, Jerome signed a $4,625 million contract with a signing bonus of more than $2 million for three years with Los Angeles Rams. On St. Patricks Day which the Fighting Irish staff has tried to make their own thing, Jerome Bettis, Jr. was one of many recruits to receive a scholarship offer. It was like a normal phone call. 03/18/23. I cant wait. "At first I couldnt even speak. Jerome Bettis, Jr. isnt small by any means but isnt built like his father, either. It has been a dream of mine watching on Saturdays ever since I was young.. The best present one can hope for is to spend time together, and I am blessed to be able to share this Christmas with my family. With his ties to Georgia, we actually do know a couple of the same people. And on Friday, Marcus Freeman and Co. extended an offer to Jerome Bettis Jr., a rising 2025 wide receiver prospect. Please check your email for a confirmation. Jerome started his playing career after being drafted by Los Angeles Rams in the 1993 NFL Draft and played there until the 1996 NFL Draft. The Rams traded their fourth-round pick from the Steelers to the Dolphins along with two sixth-round picks, in order to move up nine slots and draft offensive tackle Ryan Tucker. 1992: 154 carries for 825 yards and 10 touchdowns. It took five years but, finally, Jerome Bettis is making into the Hall. Bettis ran for over 13,000. 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. In doing so, Bettis passed Eric Dickerson for 4th place on the all-time list. Sanon plays for Expressions Elite on the Nike (). Age, Biography and Wiki. Included in that run were three campaigns of over 1,300 yards. As Bettis ran towards the end zone, Colts linebacker Gary Brackett popped the ball out of Jerome's hands, where, in seemingly another occurrence of the Sports Illustrated "cover jinx," it was picked up by cornerback Nick Harper, who was stopped from returning the fumble all the way for a touchdown by Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Bettis currently holds offers from the Irish, Arkansas and Boston college among others. 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. He made his 14 million dollar fortune with Pittsburgh Steelers running back. Bettis Jr. is obviously well versed in what makes the Notre Dame program . 03/17/23. Heres what you need to know about the Bettis family: The entire Bettis family will be on-hand in Canton for the former Steelers enshrinement ceremony. [7] He returned to the NFL shortly thereafter. Barden said that he would give $7.5 million a year for 30 years to help build a new arena. Its also of particular importance for John who actually grew up as a Steelers fan and even eventually moved to Pittsburgh to support his brothers career on the gridiron. Advertise with us He has been an invaluable resource. Let us know your thoughts, and comment on this story below. You can also follow Stacey Blackwood on Twitter @Blackwood89. NFL Network profiles 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Jerome Bettis' NFL career. Bettis stated he thought he could still help an NFL team with his running. When the Steelers took possession of the ball on the Indianapolis 2-yard line with 1:20 remaining in the game, leading 21-18, the outcome seemed almost certain. In his sophomore year, he set the Notre Dame touchdown record with 20 in one season, with 16 rushing, and 4 receiving (23 total touchdowns including the 1992 Sugar Bowl, a record which still stands). That last name Bettis quickly brings back visions of some of the better days in Notre Dame fandom. During a Thanksgiving Day game with the Detroit Lions on November 26, 1998, Bettis was sent out as the Steelers representative for the overtime coin toss. When the Jets traveled to Martin's home town of Pittsburgh to play the Steelers the following week, both backs would cross the 13,000-yard mark, making this the first time two players crossed the 13,000 yard mark (or other similarly high yardage milestones) in the same game. Photo By USA TODAY Sports Copyright USA TODAY Sports, https://fightingirishwire.usatoday.com/gallery/notre-dame-football-recruiting-jerome-bettis-jr/. Jerome Bettis' house in Atlanta, GA (Google Maps) (#2) Atlanta, Georgia (GA), US Like Tweet Share Pin The former NFL running back, 6x pro bowler, Hall of Fame inductee, lives in this 5-bed, 6-bath 8321 sqft house. Bettis purchased this house in 2010 for $2,800,000. Its a contest, but I know Im going to lose. I kind of progressed into basketball and that was my first true love. According to multiple reports, Jerome Bettis Jr., the son of the former Pittsburgh Steeler was on campus in Tuscaloosa. Jerome Bettis was born as Jerome Abram Bettis Sr. on February 16, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan to Johnnie Bettis and Gladys Bettis. Click on the link below for more. Asked about the possibility of retirement, Bettis announced, "I played this game for a championship. Please check your email for a confirmation. #POTOFGOLD @Davis33Coach @NDFootball @ChansiStuckey @JeremyO_Johnson @WrightRivals @BHoward_11@JosephAHastings @Mansell247 @MohrRecruiting @247recruiting @On3Recruits pic.twitter.com/FsFLreZI3T, Jerome Bettis Jr (@jeromebettisjr) March 17, 2023. Its been great, Bettis said. The two have developed a quick relationship, which shouldnt be a big surprise as two wide receivers with Georgia ties. We are just taking everything in stride so its been great. Notre Dame football: Irish to wear green vs. Ohio State! Bettis makes a cameo as himself in the episode "The Convention" of season 3 of the NBC comedy series The Office. Privacy Policy Over the weekend Alabama hosted its annual Junior Day on campus as recruits from the class of 2025 flocked to Tuscaloosa. There are some inherent expectations that will follow. Lorsque vous utilisez nos sites et applications, nous utilisons des, authentifier les utilisateurs, appliquer des mesures de scurit, empcher les spams et les abus; et. [42] On March 29, 2008, Bettis accompanied Barack Obama on a campaign visit to the US Steel plant in Braddock, Pennsylvania.[43]. He was recently on campus at Ohio State a couple of weekends ago. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Jerome and Trameka welcomed their daughter Jada in January 2007 and son Jerome Jr. in 2008. and was holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the retirement announcement. That comes with a lot of hard work. Others are unidentified. Gladys toldThe Detroit News: I asked John, Are you going to be able to do this without tears? and he said, No, Mom, I wont. 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. During that 2004 season, Bettis and New York Jets running back Curtis Martin dueled for position on the all-time rushing yards leaderboard. Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis is back with students half his age as he works to finish his business degree at Notre Dame, 30 years after he starred for the school on . Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about running back Jerome Bettis on ESPN. Watch: Notre Dame football released Game of Thrones trailer for Pot of Gold, Notre Dame football has offered multiple players on Pot of Gold day, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. As we celebrate the glory of this holiday season, may your home be filled with love, peace, and joy. After years together, Bettis and his long-time girlfriend Trameka Boykin finally made it official in 2006 when the pair were married in Montego Bay, Jamaica. However, she recently received a clean bill of health and was declared 100-percent cancer-free this June. Join the Irish Breakdown community!Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunesFollow me on Twitter: @RiseNDraftLike and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook, Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter, Notre Dame legacy Jerome Bettis Jr. talks Irish offer with return visit for Blue-Gold Game already solidified, Notre Dame Signed One Of Notre Dame 2023 Wide Receiver Class is Special, Dynamic. Follow all your favorite Alabama teams at Roll Tide Wire and Auburn Wire! It didnt take long for football to become his main sport but he is one of those well rounded athletes with a varying background. There is zero doubt that this month's offer from the Irish was a turning point in the recruitment of 2025 Georgia wide receiver Jerome Bettis Jr. 2025 WR Jerome Bettis Jr. picked up a dream offer on Friday. So far there are no rumors regarding their divorce and are living a happy married life. Bettis. "It was surreal, Bettis said of the Irish offer. The Bills have signed veteran running back Latavius Murray to a one-year contract, the team announced Monday. of Instagram Followers 243 k Jerome Bettis . My parents told me thats where the money is. How would football players handle the Lakers' rift? 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. Shortly after the Steelers lost the 20042005 AFC Championship game to the eventual Super Bowl XXXIX champion New England Patriots, Ben Roethlisberger approached Bettis. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport, Notre Dame quarterback Rick Mirer (3) sets to throw while protected by teammate Jerome Bettis during, 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. He has been to Georgia Tech and Florida during that season, as well as having visited the Horseshoe for the Ohio State versus Notre Dame game. He was selected 10th overall by the Los Angeles Rams in 1993 and was traded the Steelers in 1996. Bettis shares personal photos with Rooney. 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. He played college football at Notre Dame. Being an Irish fan since I was a kid definitely puts them ahead as one of my top schools. Bettis, Jr. to SB Live. He worked so hard and finally he is in the Hall of Fame. Nicknamed "the Bus" due to his large size and running style, he played college football at the University of Notre Dame and was selected 10th overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1993 NFL Draft. I couldnt be any prouder. afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss en fonction de vos profils de centres dintrt; mesurer lefficacit des publicits et contenus personnaliss; et. [33], Bettis opened a restaurant called "Jerome Bettis' Grille 36" on June 5, 2007, on Pittsburgh's Northside.[34][35]. 2025 WR @jeromebettisjr #Alabama #JrDay 01/28/2023 pic.twitter.com/2yPMtZxqqi, InsideBamaRecruiting Alabama Football (@RTRnews) January 28, 2023. Bettis sat out the final week of the season, and when Martin rushed for 153 yards that week he passed Dickerson and Bettis for the final time. Brooks asked Bettis whether he wanted to move to fullback for the upcoming 1996 season or preferred to be traded. In his first season in Pittsburgh, Bettis rushed for a then career-high 1,431 yards and 11 touchdowns and was named to his second 1st team All-Pro team. Kayla Phillips, DeSean Jacksons Girlfriend: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Bettis said that sharing the moment on-stage with his older brother was an unforgettable moment. (Twitter). Bettis was named a First-team All-Pro (the only rookie named to the team) and Consensus NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. He discussed the challenges of growing up during a recent appearance onIn Depth with Graham Bensinger, a syndicated sports show: The mind-set was, Were in the hood. The Steelers drafted Steve Conley (third round of 1996 draft) with the draft selection they acquired from the Bettis trade with the Rams. He helped lead the Steelers to victory in Super Bowl XL in his final season. Join the conversation today. I think my god given ability, my size, is a big strength, he added. My frame being around 6-3 and 190 pounds gives me an advantage that other guys dont have. "It was super special, Bettis continued. Morris eventually pleaded guilty to marijuana possession and was cut by the team in June 1996, leaving Bettis as the featured back. Bettis left Notre Dame after his junior year to play in the NFL. 1991: 168 carries for 972 yards and 16 touchdowns. One of the NFL's all-time leading rushers, with over 13,662 yards, he spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he earned the nickname "The Bus." 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. News More News {{ timeAgo('2023-04-20 17:22:08 -0500') }} football Edit. Bettis played at Westminster School his first two years but will be playing at Woodward Academy this upcoming season. That would be Atlanta (Ga.) Woodward Academy wide receiver. Bettis added that he had fired a gun as a kid as well, shooting at people in his neighborhood when deals went sour. That consists of strength and conditioning, position work or even doing some track work to get my speed up. In 1997, Bettis rushed for a career-best 1,665 yards in the team's first 15 games. See also Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites [4] As a youth in Detroit, Bettis and his brother made ends meet by selling crack cocaine. The American sports analyst and former football player Jerome has an estimated net worth of $15 million and receives an annual salary of $200,000 from his successful reporting career with WPXI-TV. [3] Bettis did not start playing football until high school, as his primary passion as a youth had been bowling. He's listed at 6-3, 190-pounds on his Twitter account and plays wide receiver at Woodward Academy in. In the course of the evening, characters learn that Bettis & Tina had a "summer fling" when they were teenagers, triggering jealousy in Calvin that gets resolved by the end of the episode. Thus, Jerome Bettis officially announced his retirement standing on the champions' podium, holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy. We support responsible gambling. One such visitor was the son of an NFL legend and Hall of Fame member. He finished second in the NFL in rushing during his rookie season after gaining 1,429 yards. I reserve all the weekends for family time. ALL GLORY TO GOD! Blessed To Receive an Offer from my fathers alma mater, The University Of Notre Dame! Bettis contributed 52 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers' wildcard playoff victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on January 8. [13] On July 22, 1993, Bettis signed a three-year, $4.625 million contract with a signing bonus in excess of $2 million. "It was amazing. Bettis spent the 2005 season as a short-yardage running back, but managed two notable games along the way: First, a 101-yard, two-touchdown effort in a pivotal week 14 win over Chicago (his second-to-last game in Pittsburgh). He exchanged the wedding vows with a girlfriend, Tameka Boykin after a long romantic affair since July 9, 2006. 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. He was a six-time Pro Bowl selection. [28] The Steelers won, 3521, and thanks to Bettis's three touchdowns, they clinched a playoff berth. The senior Bettis played at Notre Dame from 1990-92 before being selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 10th overall pick in the 1993 NFL Draft. 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. https://rolltidewire.usatoday.com/2023/01/30/alabama-football-recruiting-look-nfl-legacy-jerome-bettis-jr-visits-alabama-on-junior-day/, Alabama's 10 NFL draftees projected contracts exceed $129 million, half of that via signing bonus, College teams with the most players picked in the 2023 NFL draft, Top landing spots for five of Alabama's remaining undrafted prospects, Former Alabama CB Eli Ricks signs with Philadelphia Eagles, PHOTOS: Bryce Young's first full day as a Carolina Panther, 2024 NFL Draft: 5 Alabama players land inside top 100 of consensus big board, Analyst says NFL fans don't realize how good Jahmyr Gibbs will be in the league, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [38] Bettis has also delivered over 1000 pairs of cleats to children in the Detroit school system.[39]. Because Bettis was the backup in Pittsburgh for the start of the season, Martin was able to pass Bettis in week 13 until the Steelers played their game later in the day and Bettis retook the lead by 6 yards. [21] Bettis was a second-team All-Pro choice in 1997 and set a then NFL record with two overtime touchdowns in the same season. He had two kids, Jada and Jerome Jr., with his wife Trameka Boykin. Bettis returned on campus at the University of Notre Dame in 2021-2022 to finish his bachelor's degree, something he started nearly 30 years ago. The wide receiver is listed at 6-foot-2, 175 pounds. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Biography submission guide. (AP Photo/Mark Elias), Jan 31, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Former Notre Dame football player and NFL Hall of, Jan 31, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Former Notre Dame football player and NFL Hall of Fame enshrinee Jerome Bettis acknowledges the applause from the Notre Dame student section before the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Duke Blue Devils at the Purcell Pavilion. 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. Bettis delivered a rousing speech to his teammates the day before the game, asking them to "Just get me to Detroit", his hometown, where Super Bowl XL was to be played. Notre Dame won the game 17-17. 8 on its list of the ten worst sports officiating calls of all time, even though later sound enhancements of the audio showed that Bettis said "hea-tails" and Bettis admitted starting to call "heads" before changing it to tails. Two weeks later in week 16, Bettis would again pass Martin and establish himself with a lead of 81 yards. 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. I got back to him, said thank you and all of that. Jerome Jr. is an athlete and hopes to follow in his father's, undeniably successful, footsteps. Some of the former NFL players currently working as a sportscaster include James Lofton and Eric Davis. Jeremy Johnson. FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the practices disclosed in our privacy policy. Coach Stuckey thought he couldnt hear me over the phone so it took me a minute to collect my thoughts. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images), Sep 1992; Chicago, IL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Notre Dame Fighting Irish runningback (6) Jerome Bettis in action against Northwestern at Soldier Field. Bettis received the nickname "the Bus" during his time at Notre Dame, as a reporter at the university's newspaper (The Observer) came up with it, stating that he looked like a bus that took guys for a ride. That was something that was super special to me that they were emphasizing that they wanted me as a football player and a person, rather than just my name. of Twitter Followers 253 k No. Jerome Abram Bettis (The Bus) Position: RB 5-11 , 252lb (180cm, 114kg) Born: February 16 in Detroit, MI (Age: 51-069d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame 6x Pro Bowl 2x All-Pro 1x SB Champ 1993 AP Off. Three decades later, the Fighting Irish are hoping for similar success. Do Not Sell. 330k Followers, 920 Following, 1,130 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jerome Bettis (@jerome36bettis) jerome36bettis. 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. Jerome Bettis Jr. is a 6-2, 175-pound Wide Receiver from Atlanta, GA. He loved bowling as a kid and did not play football until he reached high school. We answered lingering questions, including next steps for the Lions, Patriots and Eagles. Menu Log In Sign Up Bettis ran for 39 yards on 15 carries, including a touchdown. Currently, he is hosting The Jerome Bettis Show and also is an NFL analyst for ESPN. Obviously Ive been around football since I was a baby and thats just how I have been raised. The first play from scrimmage went to the surehanded Bettis, who had not fumbled once the entire year. Its still early in his recruiting but this is obviously a recruitment well be keeping an eye on the next couple of years. Bettis was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.[2]. On January 15, 2006, Bettis was the center of one of football's most memorable[according to whom?] The Steelers were in need of a running back because Bam Morris, their power running back for the 1994 and 1995 seasons, was arrested in March 1996 for marijuana possession. He finished the season and his career as the NFL's 5th leading all-time rusher. Bettis knows what he wants from a school, and hes searching for it. A little over 30 years ago, Notre Dame had pretty good luck recruiting a prospect by the name of Jerome Bettis. Bettis started his broadcasting career with the NBC Sports in 2006 and worked there for Football Night In America until 2008. 'Tails'? That kind of dedication and devotion has produced some serious memories for the family but also some serious emotion heading into the Hall of Fame ceremony. He spent his childhood along with sister Kimberly Bettis and brother John Bettis III. The up-and-coming wideout plays at Atlanta (Ga.) Westminster School. Bettis Jr. also has offers from Arkansas and Boston College. Immediately after I ran and told my dad. I just try to make sure I work on everything and remain well rounded. Its for that reason that John, named for their father, will present his brother will his Hall of Fame induction during Saturday evenings event. Bettis went on to make six Pro Bowls, rush for 13,662 yards and was selected to the National Football Hall of Fame in 2015. We had a moment and that was pretty cool. Jada is graduating high school, and her proud dad shared her prom snaps on Instagram. Later, Bettis agreed to stay with the Steelers for another season. I didnt really play it until I was older because my parents understand what comes with it so we held off on it for a little bit. The number one ranked Irish won 37-11. Turns out his son, Jerome Bettis Jr., is pretty, darned good at football, too. Bettis finished his career with 337 rushing attempts for 1,912 yards (5.7 yards per attempt), and made 32 receptions for 429 yards (13.4 yards per reception). Revisiting the way-too-early mock drafts from a year ago: Which SEC players were the biggest whiffs? Jerome Bettis Biography Birth Name: Jerome Abram Bettis Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan, United States Profession NFL analyst, former football player Fast Facts His nickname, "The Bus,".