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Elite 2028 QB Kingston Preyear includes Notre Dame football in top six | Newsstand

Kyle Kellyby: Kyle Kelly05/04/26ByKyleKelly

One of Notre Dame football’s three quarterback targets in the 2028 class has narrowed his recruitment five days after adding an offer from the Fighting Irish.

On Saturday, Alexander City (Ala.) Benjamin Russell four-star Kingston Preyear included Notre Dame in his top six alongside Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida and Vanderbilt. He holds offers from each of those programs except Clemson, which does not begin offering high school prospects until June 1 before their junior year. Rivals national recruiting reporter Hayes Fawcett reported Preyear’s top six.

The Irish made their move for the 6-foot-2, 190-pound Preyear on April 28, a few weeks after he unofficially visited campus. His comments to Blue & Gold recruiting insider Mike Singer afterward suggested the Irish would become a major contender in his recruitment.

“It almost brought me to tears of joy,” Preyear said. “Being recruited by Notre Dame is a blessing. It’s something that not many people get to experience. You have to be academically strong and a top player on the field.”

Preyear is one of the most promising passers in the 2028 cycle. During his 14-game sophomore season, he completed 181 of 293 passes for 3,026 yards with 34 touchdowns and just five interceptions. He was also highly effective on the ground, rushing for 518 yards and two more scores on 93 carries.

On Friday, the Irish landed their 2027 quarterback commit in Vero Beach (Fla.) High four-star prospect Champ Monds. With Preyear condensing his recruitment, they have taken another step toward identifying their signal-caller in the 2028 class.

According to the Rivals Industry Ranking, Preyear is the No. 63 overall player and No. 5 quarterback nationally.

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