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Decision Looms for Kansas Football Recruiting Target After Visit

Top-ranked in-state recruit Ian Premer could make his college decision soon following his latest official visit.
Kansas head coach Lance Leipold walks through different stations at an indoor practice Wednesday, July 31.
Kansas head coach Lance Leipold walks through different stations at an indoor practice Wednesday, July 31. | Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

While the 2026 Kansas Jayhawks recruiting class is shaping up to be the best in school history, adding top-ranked in-state recruit Ian Premer would be the cherry on top.

After a busy handful of weeks loaded with official visits, the superstar tight end might not be far away from making his final college decision.

Premer, a top 50 player in the 2026 class and the best player in Kansas, kicked off June with an official trip to KU before heading to Iowa State and Notre Dame.

He recently began his final scheduled visit at Kansas State on Friday, and with no more visits on the calendar, a commitment could come sooner than later.

While Michigan is also part of his final list of schools, there has not been much buzz linking him to the Wolverines lately. That leaves Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa State, and Notre Dame as the most serious contenders to land him.

Current Jayhawks have been working online to sell him on KU, including fellow in-state star James “JJ” Dunnigan Jr., who remains active on X with his recruitment attempts.

K-State will feel good about its chances after earning the last visit, though KU should not be counted out yet.

Premer has spoken highly of KU’s coaching staff throughout his recruitment and loves the family-like atmosphere around the Jayhawks' program.

Fans will have to wait a little longer to see if the top player in Kansas is ready to stay home and make school history, but it may not be until next month.

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Joshua Schulman
JOSHUA SCHULMAN

A lifelong Kansas basketball and football fan, Josh recently graduated from The College of New Jersey, majoring in Communications and minoring in Journalism. Josh has over 1,500 published articles on KU athletics across Kansas on SI and FanSided's Through the Phog, with additional work at Indiana on SI, Notre Dame on SI, and Pro Football Network. Josh looks to provide a fan's perspective in his writing for the school he has loved since he was a kid. KC Sports Network is the premier destination for Kansas City sports fans with podcasts, YouTube and social media content. Stay connected with the latest news and analysis by following KCSN on all social media platforms.

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