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Jayden Bernavil
Returning to Ball State for 2026
Fr. · Indianapolis, Ind. → Westfield HS
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Jayden Bernavil
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ball State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · 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 #13749
Peaked at #13749 this season.
Background
Third-year defensive back provides secondary depth ... last name pronounced "BURR-na-vull." 2025 (R-So.): Did not see game action in his second year with the program. 2024 (So.): Sophomore walk-on earned a redshirt and did not play in his first season with the Cardinals. HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year l...