​Notre Dame returns one of the most talented secondaries in the country, and by the end of this season, that unit may well be the top-ranked in the nation. The back end is stocked with elite top-tier talent, but questions linger about depth at a few spots. The safety room, in particular, could blossom into the nation’s best by season’s end, provided some younger players seize opportunities and push the group’s overall ceiling higher. One player who isn’t generating a full-blown buzz but could have a meaningful impact is redshirt freshman Brandon Logan, who is entering his second year with the program. A Fort Wayne native, Logan is coming off a productive season with Notre Dame’s baseball team and now shifts his focus to the 2026 football season. Here is our 2026 preview and profile for Logan.
Class/Eligibility: Sophomore/Freshman
Height/Weight: 5-11, 197
Hometown/High School: Fort Wayne, Ind./Snider
Our evaluation of Logan when he signed with Notre Dame highlighted a story of persistence and potential. He emerged as a late find in the recruiting cycle, and after some hard work, the staff convinced him to switch his focus from Vanderbilt’s baseball program to Notre Dame, where he could pursue both sports. Logan is considered an elite, Top 100 caliber prospect in baseball, but in football he demonstrated over the last two seasons that he is a legitimate talent at safety as well. At Snider, he was highly productive, even as he remained raw from a technical standpoint.
He’s still a baseball player learning the football game, but his production on the gridiron over the past two seasons supports his athletic gifts. Logan is an all-around athlete with impressive length, a trait that translates well to run defense and to getting his hands on a high volume of throws. He is a strong tackler and an impactful downhill presence in both run defense and zone coverage. His speed is a tangible asset—he ran a 4.44-second 40-yard dash at the Notre Dame Irish Invasion this past summer, a speed indicator you can see on film.
Logan will be re-acclimating to football after spending the spring with the Fighting Irish baseball team, where he played a significant role in their success this season. At 5-11 and 197 pounds, he is one of the most athletic players in Notre Dame’s safety room, even though he has not yet fully broken out as a football player. The room, however, is in a position where he does not need to be the centerpiece of the unit, which means there is room for growth without forcing him into a prominent role right away. If Logan can elevate his play during fall camp, he would add another valuable element to an already talented depth chart.
The Fort Wayne product did not see any defensive snaps last season due to an injury, but that could change this year, particularly on special teams, if he makes a strong impression in fall camp. This season, for Logan, is about learning and development. Notre Dame’s safety group is deep and can afford to take a measured approach with his workload on defense. Any meaningful contribution would be a bonus, but the expectation is for Logan to continue progressing and to push for opportunities on special teams and, potentially, on defense as the season unfolds.
From a broader perspective, Logan’s strength lies in his combination of athleticism and versatility. As he continues to grow more comfortable within the defensive schemes and refined technique, he has the potential to become a multi-faceted chess piece for the Irish. His developmental trajectory is important not only for his personal growth but for the program’s long-term depth at the safety position. If he can harness his speed, improve his ball skills, and translate his raw physical tools into consistent football instincts, Logan could emerge as a valuable depth option who can contribute in multiple roles.
In summary, Logan’s path at Notre Dame is about continued growth and opportunity. While the safety room is positioned to perform at a high level without heavy reliance on him, Logan’s development could yield dividends as the season progresses. Expect him to focus on special teams early, with the potential to contribute on defense as he gains confidence and experience. His combination of speed, length, and athleticism gives him a viable ceiling as a versatile safety who can impact both run defense and pass coverage as he continues to adapt to football after competing at a high level in another sport.