#86
DJ Young
Returning to Ball State for 2026
Lafayette, Ind. → Lafayette Jefferson HS
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
Wide receiver · Ball State
Returning around him
- 6% 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
Comes to Ball State after spending two seasons at Sienna Heights University in Michigan, totaling six receptions for 109 yards and one touchdown in 14 games played at wide receiver … as a return specialist, Young totaled 792 yards, including 616 yards in 2025 … ran a career-best 92-yard return in...
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