Ben Nichols
Ben Nichols is a four-star recruit from Davison, MI (No. 188 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Notre Dame's 8 games this season.
Where Nichols comes from
- Davison, MI
- Davison
- About 150 miles from Notre Dame Stadium
- Four-star, No. 188 in the 2026 class.
Where Nichols fits
Notre Dame lists 22 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 16th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Notre Dame is 7-1, No. 4 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Miami, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Davison, MI
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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.
The unit he anchors ranks 16th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
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.
Joined Notre Dame in 2026
- 2026 Notre Dame FreemanYear 1 · Games –
- High school DavisonDavison, MI · Class of 2026Four-star, No. 188 in the 2026 class. Signed with Notre Dame.Also from Davison: Braylen Naves (Central Michigan) and Jaxson Dosh (Western Michigan).
2026
- Signed with Notre DameFour-star, out of Davison