Ball State University Athletics
Get the Scoop on the Newest Football Cardinals on National Signing Day!!
January 25, 2017 | Football
MUNCIE, Ind. – National Signing Day is here for collegiate football. There are many ways to follow the Ball State Cardinals as National Letter of Intent signees become official throughout the day on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Head coach Mike Neu and the rest of the staff will also hold a Signing Day party Wednesday evening at the Alumni Center.
National Signing Day Updates
The best way to get the most up-to-the-minute signings is on Twitter by following @BallStateFB and @BallStateSports. Once a signing has become official, we will post graphics, videos and more on those social media sites. Be sure to share in the conversation that day by using Ball State's hashtags, #TAKEFL1GH7 and #BSUSigningDay.
A complete listing of all Ball State signings can be found at the bottom of this page, which will constantly be updated throughout the day on Feb. 1. At the end of the day, check back to BallStateSports.com for an official release complete with bio information on all of the signees.
ESPN3 Broadcast
The Voice of the Cardinals, Joel Godett, will host a two-hour National Signing Day show on ESPN3 from 9 to 11 a.m. Godett, along with football sideline reporter Petar Hood and Sports Link's Connor Onion and Cory Stace, will take a look at the latest additions to the football team and talk to several of the football coaches throughout the morning. Click here to watch the National Signing Day show!
Signing Day Party
Coach Neu will host a Signing Day party at Ball State's Alumni Center with doors set to open at 5:30 p.m. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, popcorn and a cash bar will be provided. A program discussing the newest additions to the Ball State football family featuring the entire coaching staff will commence after 6:15 p.m. The event is open to all Cardinal fans.
National Signing Day Updates
The best way to get the most up-to-the-minute signings is on Twitter by following @BallStateFB and @BallStateSports. Once a signing has become official, we will post graphics, videos and more on those social media sites. Be sure to share in the conversation that day by using Ball State's hashtags, #TAKEFL1GH7 and #BSUSigningDay.
A complete listing of all Ball State signings can be found at the bottom of this page, which will constantly be updated throughout the day on Feb. 1. At the end of the day, check back to BallStateSports.com for an official release complete with bio information on all of the signees.
ESPN3 Broadcast
The Voice of the Cardinals, Joel Godett, will host a two-hour National Signing Day show on ESPN3 from 9 to 11 a.m. Godett, along with football sideline reporter Petar Hood and Sports Link's Connor Onion and Cory Stace, will take a look at the latest additions to the football team and talk to several of the football coaches throughout the morning. Click here to watch the National Signing Day show!
Signing Day Party
Coach Neu will host a Signing Day party at Ball State's Alumni Center with doors set to open at 5:30 p.m. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, popcorn and a cash bar will be provided. A program discussing the newest additions to the Ball State football family featuring the entire coaching staff will commence after 6:15 p.m. The event is open to all Cardinal fans.
2017 Ball State Football Additions
| Name | Position | Height | Weight | Year | Hometown (Previous School) |
| Christian Albright | DE | 6-3 | 235 | Fr. | Kennesaw, Ga. (North Cobb HS) |
| Brett Anderson | DB | 6-0 | 185 | Fr. | Grand Blanc, Mich. (Grand Blanc HS) |
| Curtis Blackwell | OL | 6-5 | 306 | Fr. | Uniondale, Ind. (Norwell HS) |
| Brock Burns | LB | 6-4 | 202 | Fr. | Fishers, Ind. (Hamilton Southeastern HS) |
| Bryce Cosby | DB | 5-11 | 178 | Fr. | Louisville, Ky. (duPont Manual HS) |
| Jimmy Daw | LB | 6-3 | 220 | Fr. | Medina, Ohio (Medina HS) |
| Kevin Dominique | RB | 6-1 | 207 | Fr. | White Castle, La. (Plaquemine HS) |
| Justin Gibbs | WR | 6-2 | 208 | Fr. | Grovetown, Ga. (Grovetown HS) |
| Justin Hall | WR | 5-10 | 175 | Fr. | Douglasville, Ga. (Alexander HS) |
| Myles Hannah | CB | 6-0 | 180 | Fr. | Stone Mountain, Ga. (Stephenson HS) |
| Zach Haynes | DE | 6-3 | 260 | Fr. | Bowling Green, Ky. (South Warren HS) |
| Verenzo Holmes | CB | 6-0 | 180 | Fr. | Grovetown, Ga. (Grovetown HS) |
| Caleb Huntley | RB | 6-0 | 226 | Fr. | Locust Grove, Ga. (Locust Grove HS) |
| Markice Hurt Jr. | RB | 5-9 | 183 | Fr. | Michigan City, Ind. (Michigan City HS) |
| Malcolm Lee | LB | 6-2 | 180 | Fr. | Mobile, Ala. (Baker HS) |
| Hassan Littles | WR | 5-11 | 176 | Fr. | Lithonia, Ga. (Stephenson HS) |
| Jake McKenzie * | OL | 6-4 | 278 | Fr. | McCordsville, Ind. (Heritage Christian HS) |
| Ethan Merriweather | WR | 6-2 | 180 | Fr. | Carmel, Ind. (Carmel HS) |
| Demetrius Murray | S | 6-2 | 175 | Fr. | Lawrenceville, Ga. (Grayson HS) |
| Khalil Newton | WR | 6-2 | 185 | Fr. | Lithonia, Ga. (Stephenson HS) |
| Antonio Phillips | DB | 6-0 | 175 | Fr. | St. Louis, Mo. (Kirkwood HS) |
| Shahid Reece | LB | 6-1 | 220 | Fr. | New Orleans, La. (Rummel HS) |
| Michael Robinson | LB | 6-1 | 205 | Fr. | Kennesaw, Ga. (Allatoona HS) |
| David Rueth | LB | 6-1 | 205 | Fr. | Dayton, Ohio (Alter HS) |
| Nathan Snyder | P | 6-4 | 220 | Fr. | Marysville, Ohio (Marysville HS) |
| Sione "Poni" Tu'uta | OT | 6-4 | 308 | Fr. | Kenner, La. (John Curtis HS) |
| Jordan Williams | DE | 6-4 | 235 | Fr. | Champaign, Ill. (Centennial HS) |
| * - 2016-17 mid-year addition | updated: 2/1/17 11:57 a.m. |
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