'25 IN S Brandon Logan (Notre Dame Signee)

[stlnd01]

From what I was told...his NIL package coming in will be in that range. I was surprised when I was told, but have no reason to question it

I’m all for players getting paid but $700K is not much less than the rookie minimum in the NFL. I too would be surprised if that's the going rate in NIL for three-star freshmen defensive backs.
If that's even the average NIL payout (which it probably isn't b/c your returning studs and inbound transfers and guys who actually could play in the NFL right now are gonna make more), we'd be at a $60 million roster. That doesn't seem feasible.

 

[FU BK]

I’m all for players getting paid but $700K is not much less than the rookie minimum in the NFL. I too would be surprised if that's the going rate in NIL for three-star freshmen defensive backs.
If that's even the average NIL payout (which it probably isn't b/c your returning studs and inbound transfers and guys who actually could play in the NFL right now are gonna make more), we'd be at a $60 million roster. That doesn't seem feasible.

That could be his total for 4 years for all i know. He never specified if that was upfront or total package value possibility when he told me.

 

[Ndaccountant]

For reference, remember when the Shark left the NFL draft on the table for MLB? He went in the 5th round I believe and made more than 100M IIRC. If I could choose football or baseball in terms of making money, I chose baseball every time. Yes, it's harder to get to the big leagues, but it's also really hard to make it to a second contract in the NFL, assuming you get drafted at all. Add in career longevity and health benefits easy call IMO.

 

[IA4irish]

For reference, remember when the Shark left the NFL draft on the table for MLB? He went in the 5th round I believe and made more than 100M IIRC. If I could choose football or baseball in terms of making money, I chose baseball every time. Yes, it's harder to get to the big leagues, but it's also really hard to make it to a second contract in the NFL, assuming you get drafted at all. Add in career longevity and health benefits easy call IMO.

I completely agree. You go the mlb route unless you are absolutely going to start early on in your college football career and have a very good chance of getting to the NFL. If I were advising him, I’d tell him to go baseball route if he’s a 5th round draft pick or better. He has to completely love football to pick it in my opinion

 

[Rockin’Irish]

That could be his total for 4 years for all i know. He never specified if that was upfront or total package value possibility when he told me.

That would be my assumption as well and I wonder if the total NIL compensation packages ant ND include education related expenses as well (tuition, room/board, etc.). Based on what I’m told by an NIL attorney I have as a friend (works with a couple SEC schools), that is likely the case.

 

[stlnd01]

That would be my assumption as well and I wonder if the total NIL compensation packages ant ND include education related expenses as well (tuition, room/board, etc.). Based on what I’m told by an NIL attorney I have as a friend (works with a couple SEC schools), that is likely the case.

Ah, that would make a lot more sense. $700K over four years, including his scholarship (which is prob worth $100K/year on its own), seems more in line with the numbers we've heard program-wide, and a football talent market that actually makes sense. Then presumably you can negotiate up from there if you're getting offers elsewhere later on. Or go play baseball.

 

[Rockin’Irish]

Ah, that would make a lot more sense. $700K over four years, including his scholarship (which is prob worth $100K/year on its own), seems more in line with the numbers we've heard program-wide, and a football talent market that actually makes sense. Then presumably you can negotiate up from there if you're getting offers elsewhere later on. Or go play baseball.

It could also benefit Brandon and other players from a tax standpoint if their eduction expenses flowed through an NIL agreement since much of that could be deducted from taxable income.

 

[LifelongFan]

Not too worried about this. If this was his only chance to make the MLB, maybe. But unless a guy is a 1st or 2nd rounder then it makes more sense to play college. Especially if they will be making good money playing college football and baseball. If he is that good, then he will make 3 years of NIL money and then get pro sports money the next year.

 

[ulukinatme]

For reference, remember when the Shark left the NFL draft on the table for MLB? He went in the 5th round I believe and made more than 100M IIRC. If I could choose football or baseball in terms of making money, I chose baseball every time. Yes, it's harder to get to the big leagues, but it's also really hard to make it to a second contract in the NFL, assuming you get drafted at all. Add in career longevity and health benefits easy call IMO.

Yup. Selfishly I wanted him to go on to the NFL because he was so much damn fun to watch as a receiver, but he was smart to stick with baseball.

 

[irishandy]

Based off what I am reading is he a better baseball player?

 

[ab2cmiller]

There once was another athletic kid from Fort Wayne that had been focusing most of his time on baseball. Was rated 10th in his class for the state of Indiana as an OF as a Sophomore. He was underrated as a football player because of the focus on baseball. Tranquill is now in the NFL.

Right now Logan is definitely considered a much better baseball prospect, but he is an exceptional athlete who is likely underrated as a football player. Who knows what happens if he spends more time focusing on football.

 

[FWIrish4]

There once was another athletic kid from Fort Wayne that had been focusing most of his time on baseball. Was rated 10th in his class for the state of Indiana as an OF as a Sophomore. He was underrated as a football player because of the focus on baseball. Tranquill is now in the NFL.

Right now Logan is definitely considered a much better baseball prospect, but he is an exceptional athlete who is likely underrated as a football player. Who knows what happens if he spends more time focusing on football.

Damn thought you talking about me for just the first sentence and then it no longer applied at all lol

I think Tranquill’s dad ran a travel team for Drue and they were pretty damn good if I remember correctly. He was 3 years younger than myself so never played him in baseball as Carroll was stacked as back to back 4A champs and he was just a freshman.

 

[IA4irish]

Based off what I am reading is he a better baseball player?

Much better baseball prospect based off of rankings. He’s rated as a “10” by perfect game which is the highest score you can get. Just win a Rawlings high school golden glove award. Was recruited by Vanderbilt which in college baseball is as good as it gets.

People think he has elite traits to be a stud safety as well. Hes going to have a hard decision to make soon.

 

[FWIrish4]

Saw my college teammate last night that coaches at Snider. He said Brandon will go to ND barring anything crazy with the draft. A couple of tidbits: 1) him and his family sat with Mike Martin last week to hash out everything that was needed to get him to forgo the MLB and 2) Freeman was texting immediately after each of Snider’s state baseball tournament games asking how they went. Incredible he stays involved with the kids even after they sign.

 

[slick7410]

Well into round 12 and no selection yet - appears safe.

 

[Irish5Saint]

Well into round 12 and no selection yet - appears safe.

Nothing after round 15.

Probably comes to ND.

 

[NDFAN2008]

Yeah I’m assuming he’s with us for at least 2 years

 

[LifelongFan]

Unless there is a rule change, baseball players used to need 3 years of college to go pro if they didn't go straight from high school. Unless he's so good that he quits football to focus on it I'm guessing 3 years.

 

[SDIrishFan]

I know nothing about baseball, the draft, the farm system, etc, but wasn't he rated as one of the best high school players in the country? How does he go undrafted?

 

[DomeFieldAdvantage]

I know nothing about baseball, the draft, the farm system, etc, but wasn't he rated as one of the best high school players in the country? How does he go undrafted?

He lets it be known he won't sign except for a certain amount of money that no team is willing or able to reach.

The MLB draft is the weirdest of the major sports. Its less about talent and more about value.

 

[IRISHDODGER]

He lets it be known he won't sign except for a certain amount of money that no team is willing or able to reach.

The MLB draft is the weirdest of the major sports. Its less about talent and more about value.

Pretty much. My buddy’s kid got drafted late last season but they had told all teams that if they weren’t willing to pay a certain amount that he’d return to Ole Miss where he would get paid NIL. That’s really given kids a nice option & a little leverage compared to pre-NIL.

 

[DomeFieldAdvantage]

Pretty much. My buddy’s kid got drafted late last season but they had told all teams that if they weren’t willing to pay a certain amount that he’d return to Ole Miss where he would get paid NIL. That’s really given kids a nice option & a little leverage compared to pre-NIL.

Especially so for a guy who is also playing football at the power conference level. That's honestly what probably took him from a late round flier a team thinks they may be able to convince to sign, to completely undrafted.

 

[slick7410]

This puts him 3 years away from being draft eligible (both ways) - excited to see him on the field and diamond.

 

[irishandy]

I think I am more excited to see what he can do on the diamond.

ND is also getting some help in pitching from a kid that didn't get drafted:

Top LHP Prospect Caden Crowell Officially Headed to Notre Dame

Notre Dame baseball survived a tense MLB Draft weekend and came away with a major win as elite in-state lefty Caden Crowell turned down pro ball to join the Irish and he's ready to make an immediate impact in South Bend.

irishsportsdaily.com

 

[NDFAN2008]

I think I am more excited to see what he can do on the diamond.

ND is also getting some help in pitching from a kid that didn't get drafted:

Top LHP Prospect Caden Crowell Officially Headed to Notre Dame

Notre Dame baseball survived a tense MLB Draft weekend and came away with a major win as elite in-state lefty Caden Crowell turned down pro ball to join the Irish and he's ready to make an immediate impact in South Bend.

irishsportsdaily.com

Yeah Crowell is a stud

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

I think I am more excited to see what he can do on the diamond.

ND is also getting some help in pitching from a kid that didn't get drafted:

Top LHP Prospect Caden Crowell Officially Headed to Notre Dame

Notre Dame baseball survived a tense MLB Draft weekend and came away with a major win as elite in-state lefty Caden Crowell turned down pro ball to join the Irish and he's ready to make an immediate impact in South Bend.

irishsportsdaily.com

I won't say more excited but equally excited. I don't know baseball at all but given his ranking coming out of high school, I'm assuming he's considered an immediate player and someone who elevates the program?

And I won't be surprised if next year we're talking about him turning heads in football and starting to challenge for reps. Really like this young man and excited to watch his career unfold.

 

[Irish2155]

Baseball draft is different than most. He probably didn’t get picked up because he has football options.

As someone else noted he won’t be draft eligible again for two more years.

He won’t need to touch a baseball again between now and then to get drafted. In fact, I bet he still gets MLB drafted still more than once.

 

[dublinirish]

 

[rtrn2glory]

Such a sneaky good athlete that gets lost in the shuffle due to the depth in the room

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

I'm so high on Brandon. If he can stay locked in and wait for the current starters to move to the NFL, I think he has a chance to play a lot of snaps for us. I wonder if he can nickel?