Evan Downer
Freshman offensive lineman on Ball State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 285 lb · Palatine, IL · Palatine HS
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 2052 nationally · Signed with Ball State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Ball State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Ball State in 2026.
Evan Downer
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Ball State3-star out of Palatine
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 offensive line for Ball State -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Ball State has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Danny Pinter went on to the NFL out of this room (2020).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ball State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · 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
Lettered four years at Palatine High School under head coach Corey Olsen … led the Pirates to a 30-13 record over four years, including a 10-2 campaign his freshman season that ended with a trip to the quarterfinals of the IHSA 8A state championship … also played varsity basketball at Palatine, s...