Notre Dame offers scholarship to 2028 running back prospect Xander Edwards

Notre Dame has extended a scholarship offer to running back Xander Edwards from Florida, whose father Marc played under Lou Holtz from 1993 to 1996. Edwards, 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds, ranks as the No. 117 overall prospect and No. 7 running back for the 2028 class according to the 247Sports Composite. His current offer list includes top schools such as Ohio State, Georgia, Indiana, and Miami. Head coach Marcus Freeman aims to attract legacy players to the program, hoping to continue this tradition with Edwards. The young athlete announced the offer on social media, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to join the Irish.

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