Ben Nichols
Freshman offensive lineman on Notre Dame's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 320 lb · Davison, MI · Davison
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 188 nationally · Signed with Notre Dame
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Notre Dame's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to Notre Dame in 2026.
Ben Nichols
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Notre Dame4-star out of Davison
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Marcus Freeman
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Notre Dame -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Notre Dame has produced 5 All-Conference offensive linemen and 3 All-Americans. 12 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Joe Alt was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Notre Dame
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Notre Dame
Returning around him
- 51% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 6 Notre Dame players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -9 net (7 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Notre Dame · Last season: 10-2 (AP #9) · Talent rank #6 · 2026 recruiting class #5