Derion Talbert
Freshman wide receiver on Ball State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
5′8″ · 162 lb · Lexington, KY · Frederick Douglass HS
Recruiting
WR recruit
No. 2445 nationally · Signed with Ball State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 wide receiver on Ball State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Ball State in 2025.
Derion Talbert
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Ball State3-star out of Frederick Douglass
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Uremovich
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at wide receiver for Ball State -- now graded to hold down a real role in the receiving corps.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Ball State has produced 5 All-Conference wide receivers.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ball State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · 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 #113 · 2026 recruiting class #113
Background
HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years for powerhouse Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington, Kentucky … helped the Broncos to two Class 6A semifinals appearances (2023 and 2024), a Class 6A championship run (2021) and a Class 6A title (2022) … garnered three-star recognition from 247Sports and held...
The receiver room · Ball State
- #1Donovan Hamilton244 receiving yards · 2025
- #5Jabari Smith166 receiving yards · 2025
- #10Jamarion McDougle43 receiving yards · 2025
- #14Elisha Durham26 receiving yards · 2025
- #80Derion Talbertno box-score line yet
8 more on the roster · Ball State team page