#16
Mason Atkins
Returning to Ball State for 2026
North Aurora, Ill. → West Aurora 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
Quarterback · 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
Signing announced in December 2025 … saw three years of varsity action at West Aurora High School under head coach Nate Eimer … helped the Blackhawks to a 22-9 record over those three years, including a 10-1 campaign his junior year … ended his prep career as the program’s all-time leader in pass...
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