#29
Micah Lillard
Returning to Ball State for 2026
Fr. · Lafayette, Ind. → Lafayette Jefferson HS
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Micah Lillard
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
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 #14144
Peaked at #14144 this season.
Background
2024 (Fr.): Did not appear in any games as a true freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: Lillard played cornerback and safety over three seasons at Lafayette Jefferson High School under coach Patrick Shanley … he was a junior all-state selection and a member of the Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 All...