#74
Khristian Zachary
Returning to Ball State for 2026
Fr. · Fayetteville, Ga. → Carrollton HS
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Khristian Zachary
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
Liberty
NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ball State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive tackle · 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 #13362
Peaked at #13362 this season.
Background
BEFORE BALL STATE: Transfer defensive lineman from Alabama A&M who decommitted from a transfer to Texas Southern prior to joining the Ball State rotation. 2024 (R-Jr.): Appeared in one game for Alabama A&M, versus Georgetown College (Sept. 14) ... transferred after one season at Southern. 2023 (J...