Evan Downer
6′4″ · 300 lb · Palatine, IL
Where he comes from
- Palatine, IL
- Palatine
- About 200 miles from Scheumann Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 2052 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8500.
Where he fits
Ball State lists 21 offensive linemen this season.
Ball State offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 69th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number, not his).
Ball State’s week
- RecordBall State is 2-5.
- Next gameat Massachusetts · Wed Nov 4
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Palatine, IL
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Ball State in the news
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Ball State -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 69th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Ball State has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Danny Pinter went on to the NFL out of this room (2020).
Joined Ball State in 2026
- 2026 Ball State UremovichYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Ball State in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 2,052 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Ball State in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Ball State3-star out of Palatine