Notre Dame Extends Offer to Dowling Catholic RB Darius Williams
The Fighting Irish have added to their 2026 recruiting class with an offer to standout running back Darius Williams of Dowling Catholic High School. Williams, a 5-foot-11, 190-pound back, has been turning heads with his impressive speed and elusiveness on the field. The Class of 2026 prospect has already garnered interest from several top programs, including Iowa and Nebraska. In his junior season, Williams rushed for 1,234 yards and 17 touchdowns, averaging 7.3 yards per carry. With the addition of Notre Dame to his offer list, Williams' recruitment is expected to heat up in the coming months. As the summer camp circuit begins, Williams will look to make a strong impression on college coaches and potentially add more suitors to his list. The Dowling Catholic star is expected to make official visits to Notre Dame and other top programs in the fall, with a decision likely to come after his senior season.