Four-star running back Jonaz Walton is set to announce his college commitment today, Wednesday, May 14, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The announcement will take place at Central High School in Carrollton, Georgia, and will be streamed live on the On3 Recruits YouTube channel .([Rocky Top Insider][1])
Walton, a standout from Carrollton, has narrowed his choices to five prestigious programs: Notre Dame, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, and Stanford . According to the On3 Industry Ranking, he is the No. 123 overall player, No. 10 running back nationally, and No. 14 prospect in Georgia for the 2026 class .([On3][2])
Notre Dame has emerged as the frontrunner in Walton’s recruitment. Following his unofficial visit to South Bend on April 8, several recruiting analysts, including 247Sports’ Tom Loy and On3’s Steve Wiltfong, have predicted Walton will commit to the Fighting Irish . The addition of running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider, who joined Notre Dame from Penn State, has further strengthened the program’s appeal to Walton .([SI][3])
Walton’s athleticism extends beyond the football field. He is also a track and field athlete, boasting a personal best of 10.64 seconds in the 100-meter dash and a shot put throw of 45 feet, 9¼ inches .([southcarolina.rivals.com][4])
As the clock ticks down to his announcement, college football fans and recruiters alike are eagerly awaiting Walton’s decision, which will have significant implications for the 2026 recruiting landscape.
