Top 2028 QB Kingston Preyear Names Final Six, Setting Up Auburn–Alabama Race

Overview

• The Benjamin Russell (Alexander City, Ala.) standout, who announced Saturday via Rivals he is down to Auburn, Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Notre Dame and Vanderbilt, has kicked his recruitment into its next phase.
• Recruiting services rate him a top-five quarterback in 2028, and a 2025 season of about 3,000 passing yards and 30-plus touchdowns fueled that rise.
• Auburn holds the lead in On3’s prediction model at roughly 36% following multiple campus visits and a 36-mile home-to-campus trip that can make family involvement easier.
• A recent Notre Dame visit left him praising coach Marcus Freeman and the school’s off-field development, aligning with his interest in academics and culture.
• He plans to decide in July, which could push Alabama, Clemson, Florida and Vanderbilt to refine pitches on playing time, quarterback development and ties such as Alabama commit Cederian Morgan.