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Jerome Bettis, Plaxico Burress, Ike Taylor Pose with Sons in Notre Dame CFB Photo

Doric Sam

Notre Dame is set to welcome a trio of recruits with famous lineages to campus next year.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers stars Jerome Bettis, Plaxico Burress and Ike Taylor posed for a picture with their sons, all of whom are committed to join Notre Dame as part of the class of 2025.

The moment was especially meaningful for Bettis, who starred for Notre Dame from 1990 to 1992 before going on to have a standout career in the NFL that earned him an induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His son, Jerome Jr., chose to follow in his footsteps by committing to the Fighting Irish in March.

Like Burress' son Elijah, Bettis is rated as a 3-star wide receiver by 247Sports. Taylor's son, Ivan, is currently the highest-rated commit in Notre Dame's 2025 class as a 4-star safety and the No. 5 player at his position in 247Sports' composite.

Despite having recognizable last names, it will be up to the three youngsters to forge their own paths if they want to achieve the same success as their fathers. Bettis alluded to that when he committed to Notre Dame three months ago.

"One of the biggest things was changing my number, and so me really getting my number away from his, that was a big step for me realizing that at the end of the day, I'm my own man," Bettis told ESPN's Tom VanHaaren. "I love my dad and I love everything that I guess comes with him being my father, but at the same time, I create my own legacy and my own journey"

It will surely be fun for the former Steelers teammates to watch their sons suit up together for the Fighting Irish next year.

   

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