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Chris Hood
Returning to Ball State for 2026
Kendallville, Ind. → East Noble HS
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
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
Offensive line · Ball State
Returning around him
- 8% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 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
Awards and Honors: 2025 Preseason All-MAC (second team OT by Athlon Sports; third team OT by Phil Steele Football College Preview) Academic All-MAC (2024 & 2025) 2024 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Ball State Sports Link (Dec. 6, 2023): Chris Hood: Can’t Hide Growing Up in a S...
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology