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CJ Nelson

WR | Portal 2026 | From Eastern Illinois | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 170

Transfer PortalHS rating: 89Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 02/04/26Single SourceFresh

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Ball StateCommitted

CJ Nelson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Eastern Illinois to Ball State.

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Darin Conley

DL | Portal 2026 | To Washington | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 284

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/01/25Committed: 01/07/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

WashingtonEnrolled

Darin Conley is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ball State to Washington.

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Jovan Clark

LB | Portal 2026 | From Washington State | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 195

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/08/25Committed: 01/06/26Single SourceFresh

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Ball StateEnrolled

Jovan Clark is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Washington State to Ball State.

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Kameron Anthony

TE | Portal 2026 | To Rutgers | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 235

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/01/25Committed: 01/05/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

RutgersEnrolled

Kameron Anthony is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ball State to Rutgers.

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Chris Jackson

CB | Portal 2026 | From Colorado State | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 175

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 12/29/25Committed: 01/11/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Chris Jackson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Colorado State to Ball State.

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Eric McClain

CB | Portal 2026 | To New Mexico | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 177

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/01/26Committed: 01/11/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

New MexicoEnrolled

Eric McClain is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ball State to New Mexico.

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Eric Weatherly

WR | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 5-8 | Wt: 179

Transfer PortalHS rating: 85Entered Portal: 12/01/25Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh1 years left

Eric Weatherly is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ball State, with no destination confirmed.

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Jabari Smith Jr.

WR | Portal 2026 | From Florida Atlantic | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 170

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 12/10/25Committed: 01/17/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Jabari Smith Jr. is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Florida Atlantic to Ball State.

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Jacob Jeudy

IOL | Portal 2026 | From Concord | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 290

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 11/18/25Committed: 01/14/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Jacob Jeudy is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Concord to Ball State.

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Jared Badie

EDGE | Portal 2026 | From San Diego State | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 225

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 12/09/25Committed: 02/04/26Single SourceFresh2 years left

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Jared Badie is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from San Diego State to Ball State.

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Kendrick Gilbert

DL | Portal 2026 | From Louisville | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 265

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/17/26Committed: 02/04/26Single SourceFresh3 years left

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Kendrick Gilbert is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Louisville to Ball State.

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Roman Pearson

CB | Portal 2026 | To Kansas | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 198

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 12/30/25Committed: 01/08/26Single SourceFresh2 years left

Reported schools

KansasEnrolled

Roman Pearson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ball State to Kansas.

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Ty Robinson

WR | Portal 2026 | To Illinois | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 190

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/05/26Committed: 01/07/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

IllinoisEnrolled

Ty Robinson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ball State to Illinois.

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Tyler Mizzell

QB | Portal 2026 | From Concord | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 180

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 11/18/25Committed: 01/14/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Tyler Mizzell is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Concord to Ball State.

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Walter Taylor III

TE | Portal 2026 | To Vanderbilt | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 241

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 12/12/25Committed: 01/14/26Single SourceFresh1 years left

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VanderbiltEnrolled

Walter Taylor III is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ball State to Vanderbilt.

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Ashton Whitner

S | Portal 2026 | To Liberty | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 196

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 12/04/25Committed: 01/15/26Single SourceFresh2 years left

Reported schools

LibertyEnrolled

Ashton Whitner is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ball State to Liberty.

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Caden Johnson

LB | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 228

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 12/02/25Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh

Caden Johnson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ball State, with no destination confirmed.

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Corey Thompson Jr.

WR | Portal 2026 | From Utah State | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 160

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 12/29/25Committed: 02/04/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Corey Thompson Jr. is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Utah State to Ball State.

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DJ Young

WR | Portal 2026 | From Siena Heights | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 160

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 11/21/25Committed: 02/04/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

DJ Young is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Siena Heights to Ball State.

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Isaac Lucas

IOL | Portal 2026 | To San Diego State | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 298

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 01/06/26Committed: 01/10/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

San Diego StateEnrolled

Isaac Lucas is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ball State to San Diego State.

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Johnny Thompson Jr.

RB | Portal 2026 | From Kansas | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 190

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 12/04/25Committed: 01/25/26Single SourceFresh3 years left

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Johnny Thompson Jr. is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Kansas to Ball State.

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Keilan Smith

DL | Portal 2026 | From Cincinnati | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 330

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 01/06/26Committed: 01/15/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Keilan Smith is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Cincinnati to Ball State.

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Maverick Gracio

EDGE | Portal 2026 | From Pittsburgh | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 245

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 01/03/26Committed: 01/10/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Maverick Gracio is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Pittsburgh to Ball State.

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Michael Gravely Jr.

S | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 192

Transfer PortalHS rating: 84Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh1 years left

Michael Gravely Jr. is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ball State, with no destination confirmed.

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Misael Sandoval

OT | Portal 2026 | From Vanderbilt | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 325

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 12/16/25Committed: 01/12/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Misael Sandoval is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Vanderbilt to Ball State.

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Alex Scherle

TE | Portal 2026 | From Rice | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 234

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 83Entered Portal: 01/14/26Committed: 02/04/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Alex Scherle is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Rice to Ball State.

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Austin Stief

EDGE | Portal 2026 | From Davenport | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 265

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 83Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 11/22/25Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateCommitted

Austin Stief is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Davenport to Ball State.

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Cedric Franklin II

CB | Portal 2026 | From Arkansas State | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 184

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 83Entered Portal: 12/29/25Committed: 01/12/26Single SourceFresh4 years left

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Cedric Franklin II is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Arkansas State to Ball State.

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Cincear Lewis

LB | Portal 2026 | From Cincinnati | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 218

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 83Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 02/04/26Single SourceFresh2 years left

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Cincear Lewis is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Cincinnati to Ball State.

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Jahmad Harmon

S | Portal 2026 | To UMass | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 180

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 83Entered Portal: 12/09/25Committed: 01/13/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

UMassEnrolled

Jahmad Harmon is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ball State to UMass.

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Sean Ward

TE | Portal 2026 | From Dartmouth | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 255

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 83Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 02/04/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Sean Ward is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Dartmouth to Ball State.

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DeJuan Echoles Jr.

LB | Portal 2026 | To Western Michigan | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 235

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 82Entered Portal: 12/04/25Committed: 01/13/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Western MichiganEnrolled

DeJuan Echoles Jr. is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ball State to Western Michigan.

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Gavin Forsha

LB | Portal 2026 | From Tennessee State | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 227

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 82Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 02/04/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Gavin Forsha is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Tennessee State to Ball State.

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Ka'Shawn Thomas

DL | Portal 2026 | From Wake Forest | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 292

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 82Entered Portal: 12/10/25Committed: 01/01/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Ka'Shawn Thomas is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Wake Forest to Ball State.

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Keldric Luster

QB | Portal 2026 | From Texas State | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 225

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 82Entered Portal: 01/03/26Committed: 01/09/26Single SourceFresh3 years left

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Keldric Luster is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Texas State to Ball State.

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Maxwell Wentz

IOL | Portal 2026 | From Dartmouth | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 295

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 82Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 02/04/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Maxwell Wentz is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Dartmouth to Ball State.

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Qua Ashley

RB | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 191

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 82Entered Portal: 12/01/25Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh1 years left

Qua Ashley is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ball State, with no destination confirmed.

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Carsen Burckhardt

LB | Portal 2026 | From Valparaiso | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 225

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 80Entered Portal: 12/02/25Committed: 01/21/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Carsen Burckhardt is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Valparaiso to Ball State.

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Diante Griffin

CB | Portal 2026 | From Ohio State | Ht: 5-9 | Wt: 187

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 80Entered Portal: 01/01/26Committed: 01/16/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Diante Griffin is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ohio State to Ball State.

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Sterling Smith

S | Portal 2026 | From Purdue | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 192

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 80Entered Portal: 12/03/25Committed: 01/07/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Ball StateEnrolled

Sterling Smith is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Purdue to Ball State.

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Willizhuan Yates

CB | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 158

Transfer PortalHS rating: 78Entered Portal: 01/01/26Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh

Willizhuan Yates is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ball State, with no destination confirmed.

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Micah Wing

LB | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 219

Transfer PortalRating: Source-backedEntered Portal: 01/14/26Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh1 years left

Micah Wing is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Ball State, with no destination confirmed.

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