Notre Dame is one of three finalists for top 2026 Ohio tight end Preston Fryzel
Preston Fryzel has narrowed his list down to three schools, and Notre Dame is one of them.
The Class of 2026 tight end is down to the Fighting Irish, Iowa and Miami, per On3.com. He is reportedly set to announce his commitment June 23.
Fryzel made an official visit to South Bend last weekend for the second time since receiving a scholarship offer from the Fighting Irish May 21. The Central Catholic (Toledo, OH) product had previously visited ND unofficially a few weeks ago.
The 6-foot-4, 220-pounder earned all-state honorable mention from the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association last season after hauling in 43 catches for 807 yards and 10 touchdowns in 16 games.
Tight end has been a focus on the recruiting trail for the Irish, as Fryzel is one of four still on their board. Waukee (Waukee, IA) four-star product Evan Jacobson, Great Bend (Great Bend, KS) four-star Ian Premer and Lexington (Mansfield, OH) four-star Brayden Fogle are also in the mix.
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