Jaden Ball
Junior offensive lineman on Minnesota's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 310 lb · Carroll, OH · Bloom-Carroll
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 1007 nationally · Signed with Purdue
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
3 offensive lineman on Minnesota's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Purdue in 2024.
- Transferred from Purdue to Minnesota in 2025.
Jaden Ball
Purdue to Minnesota — the move that set up everything since.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2024
- Signed with Purdue3-star out of Bloom-Carroll
2025
- Entered the portal
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
P.J. Fleck
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 Minnesota -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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Minnesota has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen and 2 All-Americans. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 1989. Greg Johnson was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Minnesota
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Minnesota
Returning around him
- 65% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 Minnesota player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -1 net (19 in / 20 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Minnesota · Last season: 8-5 · Talent rank #41 · 2026 recruiting class #28
Background
PRONUNCIATION Your browser does not support HTML5 audio. OVERVIEW: Enrolled at Minnesota in June 2025 • spent one season (2024) at Purdue, where he redshirted. 2025 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in two games • made his Minnesota debut against Northwestern State and blocked for an offense that recorde...