Notre Dame football had its first fall practice on Thursday, and by all accounts it went very well.
The Irish have plenty of returning talent, but according to offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock, a true freshman stood out. Tight end Ian Premer entered the program with extremely high expectations. He was the No. 21 overall player on the 247Sports composite, and he arrived with a 5-star designation.
Unlike many of his classmates, Premer didn’t enroll early, instead waiting until June to arrive on campus. Thursday’s practice caught the eye of Denbrock, who said “he’s an athletic freak and tough as nails.” Listed at 6 feet, 6 inches and 245 pounds, Premer already has the frame to contribute at this level.
While it’s just one practice, it’s a great start to what could be a very promising career for the true freshman tight end. Most likely we’ll see Premer get a few opportunities this fall before challenging for a starting spot next year.
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