Gavin Yates-Lyons is a three-star recruit from Greenville, FL, out of Lowndes (No. 2,846 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Ball State's 8 games this season.
Where Yates-Lyons comes from
- Greenville, FL
- Lowndes
- Lowndes is about 650 miles from Scheumann Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,846 in the 2026 class.
Where Yates-Lyons fits
Ball State lists 24 defensive backs this season.
Ball State defensive backs with a game this season
Ball State is 3-5.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Lowndes
Also from Greenville, FL
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 defensive back for Ball State -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Ball State has produced 5 All-Conference defensive backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Nic Jones went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Joined Ball State in 2026
- 2026 Ball State UremovichYear 1 · Games –
- High school LowndesValdosta, GA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,846 in the 2026 class. Signed with Ball State.Also from Lowndes: Thomas Davis (Tulsa), Kevis Thomas (Kentucky), Ben Corhei (Louisville) and 5 more.
2026
- Signed with Ball StateThree-star, out of Lowndes
