Tag: Javian Osborne

Wisconsin reportedly involved in recruitment of 2026’s top-ranked running back

Wisconsin reportedly getting involved with 2026’s top-ranked running back recruit

The Wisconsin Badgers are reportedly among the programs heavily involved in the recruitment of top-ranked class of 2026 running back Javian Osborne.

On3’s Vice President Steve Wiltfong recently reported that Osborne ‘will be back at Texas A&M for its opener vs. Notre Dame,’ ‘is aiming to see Texas play a couple times this fall’ and ‘will perhaps get up to Wisconsin in September.’

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The Forney, Texas native is 247Sports’ No. 66-ranked player in the class of 2026, No. 6 running back and No. 7 recruit from the state of Texas. On3, on the other hand, has him ranked as the No. 23 overall player in the class and No. 1 running back.

Wisconsin, Texas and Texas A&M lead a loaded offer sheet that also includes Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee and USC. 247Sports currently has one crystal ball prediction logged for Osborne to choose in-state Texas at this early stage in the process.

Wisconsin landing a visit would be a big win for the program as nearly every top team in the country joins the pursuit to land the top running back. The program’s September schedule includes Sept. 7 vs. South Dakota and Sept. 14 vs. Alabama. The latter is a weekend that could make a substantial impact on Osborne’s recruitment, if the Badgers are able to get him to visit.

Wisconsin currently has one player committed to its class of 2026: three-star quarterback Jarrin Mock. The cycle should heat up once the class of 2025 is signed and the calendar turns to 2026.

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No. 1 RB in 2026 class to visit Oregon Ducks this weekend

Ra’Shaad Samples and the Oregon Ducks are hosting the No. 1 RB in the 2026 class this weekend.

It looks like Oregon Ducks’ new running back coach Ra’Shaad Samples is moving quickly to establish himself as an elite recruiter in Eugene. Last weekend, he landed four-star running back Dierre Hill, the No. 7 RB in the 2025 class. Now he is turning to an even younger elite target.

Four-star RB Javian Osborne, the No. 1 running back in the 2026 class, will visit Eugene for the first time. While Osborne is the No. 1 running back in the class per On3, he is No. 5 at the position and No. 55 overall in the 2026 class on the 247Sports composite.

Standing at 5 feet, 11 inches and 188 pounds, Osborne is one of the prized recruits in the class. He is projected to land with the Texas Longhorns, according to the 247Sports crystal ball.

The Ducks have the No. 10 class in the 2026 cycle, with one commitment from four-star edge Tony Cumberland, the No. 25 overall player in the class.

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Ohio State football offers 2026 Texas running back

The Bucks have offered a big time Texas running back. #GoBucks

It has been quite the whirlwind for Ohio State football and its running backs.

Earlier on Monday, it was reported that Dallan Hayden would enter the transfer portal once it opens again. With that subtraction, the Buckeyes are trying to make an addition for the future, as they offered 2026 Texas running back [autotag]Javian Osborne[/autotag].

The 5-foot, 10-inch, 188-pound back isn’t currently ranked, but has a very impressive offer list. Already Osborne held offers from Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Michigan, and others, before Ohio State entered the mix.

The Buckeyes do have a commitment in Osborne’s class, wide receiver Chris Henry Jr., but obviously don’t have one at his position currently.

Osborne will be tough to lure up north, but if one school has shown they can consistently get Texas players to do so, it’s Ohio State.

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