Ball State University Athletics
2026 Football Roster

Alex Scherle
- Position:
- Tight End
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-4 / 234
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Hometown:
- Rochester Hills, Mich.
- Prev School:
- Rice
- High School:
- Notre Dame Prep
Tight end transfer from Rice who will arrive in camp with the Cardinals this summer … saw action in a career-high 13 games in 2025, including 90 special teams plays and his first 21 snaps on offense … made his offensive debut vs. Prairie View and saw action in seven games on offense … appeared in seven games on special teams as a redshirt sophomore in 2024 … did not see game action in 2023, and briefly had a position switch to defensive end during bowl preparation for the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl … earned a redshirt with no action in 2022 … attended Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, Michigan, where he was a two-year starter under coach Pat Fox, at both tight end and defensive end … caught 28 passes for 400 yards and three touchdowns on offense and added 30 tackles on defense … had 20 TFL including six sacks …also played basketball for three years, helping guide the Fighting Irish to a pair of district titles and one regional championship … NDP Scholar-Athlete of the Year … also was a member of the Varsity Club, Entrepreneurship Club and Stock Club … born in Wiesbaden, Germany.
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