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The Iron Cardinal

Jaquan Amos, Clayton Coll vs. Eastern Michigan — Clayton Coll - 2023 Iron Cardinal

What is it? The Iron Cardinal has been a tradition since 2011. It is the highest achievement awarded within the Ball State Football Strength & Conditioning program. The Iron Cardinal is an annual award that is earned, never given. Players must excel in the following areas to score the highest and obtain this honor:

BODY COMPOSITION
Body Fat

EXPLOSIVE POWER
Broad Jump
Vertical Jump

STRENGTH
Back Squat
Power Clean
Bench Press

SPEED/AGILITY
Flying 10
10 Yard Start
Pro Shuttle
L-Drill

Carson Steele vs. Kent State — Carson Steele - 2022 Iron Cardinal

Past Iron Cardinals
2023 - LB Clayton Coll
2022 – RB Carson Steele
2021 – TE Jordan Williams
2020 – WR Antwan Davis
2019 – OLB Jordan Williams
2018 – DB Josh Miller
2017 – DB Armani McNulty
2016 – LB Zack Ryan
2015 – DL Darnell Smith
2014 – OL Ian Anderson
2013 – LB Zack Ryan
2012 – OL Kitt O'Brien
2011 – DB Quintin Cooper