Lukas Prock Puts Notre Dame in Top‑5 for 2028 QB

A Quick Turn of Events

Notre Dame has been busy reshaping its 2028 quarterback pipeline, making several moves in the last few days. Trey Tagliaferri signed with Oklahoma, leaving the Irish with just one top prospect still in the fold. That prospect, Lukas Prock, has surged to the top of the recruiting priority list and is hinting at an earlier commitment than many expected.

Prock’s Standout Sophomore Year

Prock delivered a breakout season, connecting on **73.1%** of his 309 passes for **4,330 yards** and **41 touchdowns**, while limiting interceptions to just **seven**. Against IMG Academy, he posted a **74.3%** completion rate for **346 yards**, though he did not score and threw two picks. MaxPreps records show the numbers, highlighting his growth as a pocket passer.

The season’s production has lifted his ranking to **No. 69 overall** and **No. 6 quarterback** on the 247Sports Composite. College scouts now view him as a high‑caliber signal‑caller with the poise to succeed at the next level.

Top‑5 Announcement and Notre Dame’s Edge

On Saturday, Prock revealed his final five schools via On3’s Hayes Fawcett, placing Notre Dame alongside Indiana, Michigan, Florida and Ohio State. The Buckeyes, Wolverines and Irish are currently viewed as the three teams with the strongest chances to land his commitment.

What It Means for the Irish

If Prock follows through, the Fighting Irish secure a high‑impact quarterback who has praised their program, helping to fill a void left by the departure of Tagliaferri. The timing could be critical for Notre Dame’s 2028 depth chart, giving them a promising talent ready to compete sooner rather than later.