Quick Info
| Profession | College football running back |
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| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Carrollton, Georgia, USA |
Latest News about Jonaz Walton
Freshman running back Jonaz Walton rushed for 181 yards on 13 carries, including a 97-yard touchdown, in Notre Dame's 58-7 win over Stanford. The total was the most rushing yards by a Notre Dame freshman in a single game, surpassing the previous mark of 168 yards set by Josh Adams in 2015. His performance earned him 247Sports True Freshman of the Week honors and pushed him into a larger role in the Irish backfield.
Walton ran for 120 yards on 23 carries in Notre Dame's 37-26 win at North Carolina, becoming the first Notre Dame freshman running back to reach 100 rushing yards in a game since Chris Tyree in 2020. Following the game, he was recognized as one of the program's standout performers of the early season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Jonaz Walton is an American college football running back for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He is a freshman who joined the program in 2026 after committing to Notre Dame in May 2025. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" |
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| Weight | 214 lbs |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Central High School, Carrollton, Georgia |
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Family
| Parents | William Walton and Sandy Walton |
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Career
| College | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
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| Position | Running back |
| Jersey Number | 20 |
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| Notable College Performance |
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| Class | Freshman (2026 season) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He graduated from Central High School with a 4.24 GPA. | |
| 2. He dealt with Osgood-Schlatter disease in seventh grade. | |
| 3. He finished his high school career with 5,965 rushing yards and 85 touchdowns. | |
| 4. He was also a state runner-up in the 100m in 2025. |
