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See the full story · 1 sourcesNotre 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, as the No. 21 overall player in the 247Sports Composite , 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 , as he said “he’s an athletic freak and tough as nails.” Listed as 6-foot, 6-inch 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.
Offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock on freshman tight end Ian Premer: “He's an athletic freak and tough as nails.” I’m not sure how quickly he gets on the field this season … but hard to imagine him not getting in at some point.
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This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame OC Mike Denbrock praises true freshman after first practice
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