​Notre Dame had a whirlwind recruiting period with 2028 quarterback Trey Tagliaferri. The Irish initially landed the quarterback, then watched him flip to Oklahoma in a span of about a week, a sequence that left Notre Dame surveying its options and wondering who might step up next. Shortly after Tagliaferri’s decommitment, the program began identifying potential targets and reportedly moved quickly on one prospect in particular. Lukas Prock, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound quarterback from New Jersey, emerged as the most logical and likely immediate target, and it appears Notre Dame shares that assessment.
According to a report by 247Sports’ Brian Dohn (subscription required), Prock—ranked as the nation’s No. 69 overall prospect in the site’s Composite Rankings—told Dohn that his current top three are Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Indiana. While a few other programs are also in consideration, Notre Dame appears to be in a strong position at the moment. Prock explained to Dohn that once Tagliaferri decommitted, several programs reached out to him, and Notre Dame’s coaches responded by elevating their push for him, taking the initiative to accelerate contact and follow-up. Given the timing and the signals from the staff, it’s reasonable to believe that Prock now sits at or near the top of Notre Dame’s 2028 quarterback board, with the Irish intent on pursuing a commitment as aggressively as possible.
For readers following Notre Dame recruiting, this development underscores the program’s readiness to adapt on the fly and to capitalize on sudden changes in the quarterback landscape. As Notre Dame continues to evaluate quarterback options for the 2028 cycle, Prock’s name has become a focal point, signaling that the Irish are prioritizing a signal-caller who fits their system and who can help guide the program through the next era of competition. Whether Notre Dame can convert these early touches into a formal commitment remains to be seen, but the early momentum suggests Prock is among the top considerations for the Irish at this stage.
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