So in choosing Notre Dame over Iowa State, Kansas , Kansas State and others, Premer will go from Great Bend to South Bend. The commitment moves the Fighting Irish up to the No. 2 class in the country and gives them 22 total commits, with six verbal commitments this week, for the Class of 2026.

Ian Premer, a four-star tight end who is ESPN's No. 60 prospect in the 2026 class, picked Notre Dame over Iowa State, Kansas and Kansas State.

One of the top receiving targets in the 2026 college football recruiting class has made his commitment, and it’s a big gain for Marcus Freeman. Ian Premer, a top-five ranked tight end in the 2026 cycle,