Javian Mallory was one of several running backs to receive offers from Notre Dame football on Pot of Gold Day.
Mallory, a four-star out of Boca Raton (Fla.) West Boca Raton, reports 24 total offers and is ranked as the No. 109 overall player in the new Rivals250.
While in-state schools Florida State and Miami (Fla.) are heavily involved early, Mallory said he's willing to listen to all schools no matter the proximity to his home state of Florida. Ohio State, Syracuse and Wisconsin are some more schools sticking out to Mallory at the moment, and the Irish are someone the 6-foot-0, 200-pound recruit wants to learn more about in the coming months.
Inside ND Sports caught up with Mallory to learn about his communication with ND, reaction to the offer, how seriously he will consider the Irish moving forward and more.
Mallory said he'd been in talks with ND's recruiting staff leading up to the offer and couldn't wait until it was finally Pot of Gold Day so he could announce the news.
"I was real excited when the day finally hit and got on the phone with [head] Coach [Marcus] Freeman and coach McCullough," Mallory told Inside ND Sports. "It feels great to know that I’m a priority for such a prestigious university like Notre Dame early on."
Mallory has yet to schedule a visit but said his interest is real because of the academics, NFL development and the growing relationship with associate head coach/running backs coach Deland McCullough. Mallory said he talks with McCullough about every week and loves his resume.
"They just put out Kyren Williams a couple [of] years ago, Audric Estimé entering the draft this year and Jeremiyah Love producing good numbers as a freshman. Notre Dame is doing a good job with their running backs."
Last season, Mallory rushed for 1,415 yards and 18 touchdowns while also catching 22 passes for 438 yards and six touchdowns. Mallory said he's a do-it-all back and capable of changing the pace of the game by himself with short, inside runs and then breaking off for a run 75 yards the very next play.
Mallory visited Miami earlier this month and is scheduled to visit Syracuse April 12-14.
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InsideNDSports - 2026 four-star RB Javian Mallory discusses Pot of Gold Day offer
New Notre Dame 2026 RB target Javian Mallory is a fan of associate head coach/running backs coach Deland McCullough.
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