#54
Evan Downer
Returning to Ball State for 2026
Palatine, Ill. → Palatine 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
- 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
Lettered four years at Palatine High School under head coach Corey Olsen … led the Pirates to a 30-13 record over four years, including a 10-2 campaign his freshman season that ended with a trip to the quarterfinals of the IHSA 8A state championship … also played varsity basketball at Palatine, s...
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