Ben Minich’s calling card: speed, instincts, and special-teams bite
Ben Minich entered Notre Dame as a 2023 four-star safety and, in the 2025 season, was mostly a special-teams contributor, flashing in limited defensive reps before ultimately entering the transfer portal and committing to Miami (Ohio). Reliable evaluations have repeatedly pointed to his speed, instincts, and willingness to hit, with Notre Dame coverage noting he showed quickness and tackling form, while spring injury notes in 2023 mentioned a thumb procedure that briefly interrupted his reps. If you want a safety with juice, effort, and upside in the back end, he’s an intriguing fit—but he looked more like a developing piece than a finished starter at Notre Dame.
