#50
Carsen Burckhardt
Returning to Ball State for 2026
Long Lake, Minn. → Orono High School
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
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CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Uremovich
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ball State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Ball State
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +6 net (24 in / 18 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Ball State · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #115 · 2026 recruiting class #113
Background
Transfer walk-on from Valparaiso who provides depth in the Cardinals' linebacking corps. 2025 (Fr.): No game action at Valparaiso in 2025, earning a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four-year letterwinner at Orono High School in Minnesota under head coach Joe McPherson … helped the Spartans to a 10-3...
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