Notre Dame’s 2028 QB Hunt Shrinks as Prock Faces Pressure

Decommits Ripple Through 2028 Class

Notre Dame’s recruiting class for the 2028 season has taken a hit as quarterback prospects continue to flip their commitments. Trey Tagliaferri, after originally pledging to the Irish, reversed course and signed with Oklahoma. Kingston Preyear also announced today that he will likely join a different program, leaving the Fighting Irish with only one remaining target.

The loss of two of the four promised offers means the Irish now have a single chance to secure a quarterback for the upcoming class. With those decommitments, Notre Dame’s recruitment window has narrowed, and the pressure is mounting on the staff to lock down the final prospect.

Prock Becomes the Last Hope for Irish

That final prospect is Lukas Prock, a 6‑foot‑2, 190‑pound quarterback who has been closely watched by recruiters. According to a conversation with 247Sports’ Brian Dohn, Prock had hoped to wait until after his senior season before pledging, but the shifting landscape may force an earlier decision. He cited the risk of his top three options—Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Indiana—filling their spots and leaving him with few choices.

Currently none of those three schools have secured a commitment from Prock, and the Irish have not added another quarterback to the 2028 roster. If the Irish hope to keep a presence at the position, they will likely need to act quickly to convince Prock to join them now rather than later.

What This Means for Notre Dame’s Backfield

The thinning of Notre Dame’s 2028 quarterback pipeline mirrors a broader trend across college football, where elite prospects often commit early to secure a starting role. This year’s turnover underscores the importance of maintaining multiple offers to keep leverage in the recruitment process. For fans and analysts, the situation signals that the Irish must accelerate their recruiting efforts to avoid a future talent gap.

If Prock eventually chooses the Irish, the addition would provide a much‑needed depth chart entry as the program looks ahead to a competitive ACC schedule. Should he opt for another school, the Fighting Irish could be forced to launch a new recruiting drive, potentially affecting their long‑term offensive outlook. Either way, the outcome will shape the landscape of Notre Dame’s quarterback pipeline for the next recruiting cycle.