#41
Zach Becker
Returning to Ball State for 2026
Vernon Hills, Ill. → Stevenson HS
via ballstatesports.com ↗Zach Becker
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
Tight end · 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
Four-year varsity tight end at Stevenson High School under head coach and father Brent Becker … earned all-state and first team all-conference honors his senior year … held offers from Army, Fordham, Illinois State and Kent State before signing with Ball State.
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology