Micah Lillard
Sophomore defensive back on Ball State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 196 lb · Lafayette, IN · Lafayette Jefferson HS
Recruiting
S recruit
No. 2846 nationally · Signed with Ball State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 defensive back on Ball State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Ball State in 2024.
Micah Lillard
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2024
- Signed with Ball State3-star out of Jefferson
Career arc
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 defensive back for Ball State -- now graded as a developmental piece in the defensive backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
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).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ball State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Ball State
Returning around him
- 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
2024 (Fr.): Did not appear in any games as a true freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: Lillard played cornerback and safety over three seasons at Lafayette Jefferson High School under coach Patrick Shanley … he was a junior all-state selection and a member of the Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 All...
The secondary · Ball State
- #4Willizhuan Yates32 tackles · 2025
- Derek Fields Jr.31 tackles · 2025
- #2Tobi Adewoyin14 tackles · 2025
- #12Deondre Shepherd13 tackles · 2025
- #29Micah Lillardno box-score line yet
19 more on the roster · Ball State team page