#13
Khalel Wright
Returning to Ball State for 2026
Fr. · Charlotte, N.C. → Charlotte Country Day HS
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Khalel Wright
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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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ball State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · 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 #2042
Peaked at #2042 this season.
Background
Redshirt freshman quarterback begins his second year with the program and slots into a QB rotation behind transfers Keldric Luster and Tyler Mizzell ... first name is pronounced "kuh-LELL," (not kuh-LEEL or kuh-LILL). 2025 (Fr.): Earned a redshirt, did not play. HIGH SCHOOL: Dual-threat quarterba...