Derion Talbert is a three-star recruit from Lexington, KY, out of Frederick Douglass (No. 2,445 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Ball State's 8 games this season.
Where Talbert comes from
- Lexington, KY
- Frederick Douglass
- About 150 miles from Scheumann Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,445 in the 2025 class.
- On the Ball State roster since 2025
Where Talbert fits
Ball State lists 13 receivers this season.
Ball State receivers with a game this season
Ball State is 3-5.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Frederick Douglass
Also from Lexington, KY
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Uremovich
Pass share
49.2%
250 pass / 258 run
Plays / game
63.5
8 games
Team sack rate
5.3%
281 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at wide receiver for Ball State -- now graded to hold down a real role in the receiving corps.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Ball State has produced 6 All-Conference wide receivers.
Two seasons at Ball State
- 2026 Ball State UremovichYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Ball State UremovichYear 1 · Games –
- High school Frederick DouglassLexington, KY · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 2,445 in the 2025 class. Signed with Ball State.Also from Frederick Douglass: Cedric Works (Kentucky), Jamarrion Harkless (Kentucky), Demeco Kennedy (Louisville) and 7 more.
2025
- Signed with Ball StateThree-star, out of Frederick Douglass
