#13 Ben Minich 2023-24 Football Roster

AS A FRESHMAN (2023)

• Saw action in three games as a freshman … Recorded an assisted tackle
• WAKE FOREST (11/19): Made his collegiate debut as he took the field against the Demon Deacons
• at STANFORD (11/25): Took the field in the victory against the Cardinal
• OREGON STATE – TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL (12/29): Finished with an assisted tackle in the win

PREP AND PERSONAL

• A consensus four-star recruit as rated by 247 Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals
• The 232nd overall prospect, 17th safety and fifth-ranked player in the state by 247 Sports
• The 296th overall prospect, 23rd safety and 10th-ranked player in the state by On3
• The 10th-ranked player in the state and 29th-rated safety by Rivals
• The 25th regional-ranked prospect, 21st safety and 8th-rated player in the state by ESPN
• Led Lakota West to a 13-1 record and a 9-0 conference mark in 2022
• As a junior, helped the Firebirds to an 11-2 overall record and a 7-0 Greater Miami Conference record
• A 2022 First-Team All-Ohio selection as a defensive back
• Also competed in basketball and ran track
• Boasts personal-bests of 10.77 in the 100-meters and 22.22 in the 200 meters
• Competed under head coach Tom Bolden at Lakota West
• Son of David and Maggie Minich
• Has two siblings, Ellie and Drew