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Drew Cassens
Returning to Ball State for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Drew Cassens
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2021Northern Illinois9-5HC: Thomas Hammock · Run-heavy, fast tempo
2022Northern Illinois3-9HC: Thomas Hammock · Run-leaning
2023Northern Illinois7-6HC: Thomas Hammock · Run-leaning
2025Ball State4-8HC: Mike Uremovich · Run-heavy, slow tempo
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ball State | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 1 | -- |
| 2023 | Northern Illinois | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2022 | Northern Illinois | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 1 | -- |
| 2021 | Northern Illinois | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 8 | 74 | 9.2 | 2 | -- |
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ball State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · 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 #112
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #2277
Peaked at #2277 this season.
Development
Development Trajectory · receiving yards
2022–2025+189%
Up 189% from first season to most-recent.