Top Kansas high school product opts for Notre Dame over Wildcats or Jayhawks

GREAT BEND, Kan. (KCTV) - The top high school football product in the state of Kansas is heading out of state for his collegiate career.

On Thursday, Great Bend’s Ian Premer, a four-star recruit and the top-rated player in the Class of 2026 according to 24/7 Sports, announced his commitment to Notre Dame. On3’s Hayes Fawcett was first to report the news.

Premer chose the Fighting Irish over several Big 12 programs, including Kansas, K-State and Iowa State.

“Here come the Irish!!” Premer said.

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The 6-foot-5 product is the 43rd-ranked player in the Class of 2026 according to 24/7 Sports. He’s the third-ranked tight end in the class and is the highest-rated prospect in the Sunflower State.

His verbal commitment to Notre Dame comes less than a week after he was in Manhattan to visit K-State. In June, Premer visited all four schools, spending time in Lawrence on June 6 and in South Bend, Indiana, on June 17.