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Ben Nichols Ready to Dominate at Guard | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News
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- Jul 26, 2026
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Notre Dame’s 2026 recruiting class is heating up, led by massive freshman tackle Ben Nichols—six-foot-five, 320 pounds from Davison, Michigan—who’s already on campus and primed for his first season. Scouts rave about his aggressive run-blocking, quick feet, and strong finish, while his impressive hands make him a standout in pass protection. Though he played tackle in high school, he’s expected to move inside to guard at the college level, where his game is poised to explode. His focus this year? Peak conditioning and refining his footwork to dominate the scout team and earn a spot in the rotation by spring. If he transitions smoothly, Nichols could become a cornerstone of Notre Dame’s offensive line sooner than expected—bringing that raw, powerful, nasty blocking style to the field. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/45642960415a7546