Notre Dame 2026 Tight End Target Preston Fryzel Announces Commitment Date
Highly touted Toledo Central Catholic tight end Preston Fryzel has set a commitment date, ending speculation about his collegiate future. The four-star recruit, a key player in Central Catholic’s state championship game run last season, will announce his decision on Monday, June 23rd. The news was first broken by On3 national recruiting reporter Hayes Fawcett.
Fryzel, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound prospect, has narrowed his choices to three powerhouse programs: Notre Dame, Iowa, and Miami (FL). His decision concludes a rigorous recruitment process that saw him receive 29 scholarship offers, 21 from Power Five schools. His impressive statistics – 43 receptions for 807 yards (18.8 yards per catch) and 10 touchdowns in 16 games – solidified his status as one of the nation’s top tight end prospects in the 2026 class.
Fryzel’s journey to this decision involved multiple visits to his finalists. He made two trips to Notre Dame, including a recent official visit just three days before announcing his commitment date. He also visited Miami earlier this month. Initially, his list of favorites included Cincinnati, Duke, Iowa, Minnesota, and Pittsburgh. However, Notre Dame, Miami, and Iowa ultimately emerged as his top contenders.
His decision is highly anticipated, given his impressive talent and the fierce competition among these prestigious universities. Fryzel’s comments following his Notre Dame visit highlight the allure of the program: “As a (football) program, they’re going to compete for a National Championship every year,” he told On3 vice president of recruiting and transfer portal Steve Wiltfong. “As for school, they’re a top school in the nation academically.”
The rankings reflect Fryzel’s exceptional abilities. On3 ranks him as a three-star prospect, the No. 19 player in Ohio and the No. 17 tight end nationally. His commitment will undoubtedly be a significant boost for whichever program secures his services, adding a talented and highly sought-after player to their 2026 recruiting class. The college football world eagerly awaits his announcement on Monday. The battle for Fryzel’s commitment underscores the intense competition for top recruits in the increasingly competitive landscape of college football recruiting.
