Ben Nichols
6′5″ · 328 lb · Davison, MI
Where he comes from
- Davison, MI
- Davison
- About 150 miles from Notre Dame Stadium
- Four-star recruit, No. 188 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.9252.
Where he fits
Notre Dame lists 22 offensive linemen this season.
His line is 25th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number, not his).
Notre Dame’s week
- RecordNotre Dame is 6-1, No. 4 in the AP poll (week 8).
- Next gamevs Navy · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Davison, MI
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
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Where to follow him
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.
All-Conference caliberFour-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 25th 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 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Notre Dame in 2026 as a 4-star recruit, No. 188 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Notre Dame in the 2026 class, a 4-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Notre Dame4-star out of Davison