Luke Dalton is a three-star recruit from Crystal Lake, IL, out of Marian Central Catholic (No. 1,053 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Ball State's 8 games this season.
Where Dalton comes from
- Crystal Lake, IL
- Marian Central Catholic
- Marian Central Catholic is about 200 miles from Scheumann Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,053 in the 2022 class; signed with Cincinnati.
- On the Ball State roster since 2024
Where Dalton fits
Ball State lists 21 offensive linemen this season.
Ball State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 82nd in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Ball State is 3-5.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Crystal Lake, IL
Came to Ball State by way of Cincinnati.
Where to follow
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.
The unit he anchors ranks 82nd nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Ball State has produced 7 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).
Five seasons, two schools
- 2026 Ball State UremovichYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 Ball State UremovichYear 4 · Games –
- 2024 Ball State NeuYear 3 · Games –
- Dec 2023 Entered the transfer portalCincinnati to Ball State
- 2023 Cincinnati SatterfieldYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Cincinnati FickellYear 1 · Games –
- High school Marian Central CatholicWoodstock, IL · Class of 2022Three-star, No. 1,053 in the 2022 class. Signed with Cincinnati.
Moves
- Transferred from Cincinnati to Ball State, Dec 4, 2023.
2022
- Signed with CincinnatiThree-star, out of Marian Central Catholic
2024
- Transferred to Ball Statefrom Cincinnati
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
4 coachesPlayed for 4 head coaches at 2 schools: Luke Fickell, Scott Satterfield, Mike Neu and Mike Uremovich.
