#40
Gannon Knowles
Returning to Ball State for 2026
Indianapolis, Ind. → Cathedral 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
Linebacker · Ball State
Returning around him
- 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 three seasons at Cathedral High School under head coach Bill Peebles … assisted the Fighting Irish to a 21-12 record over three seasons … made an appearance in the IHSAA 6A regional championship his sophomore year … totaled 121 tackles, including 72 solo along with 30.5 tackles for loss...
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