Ball State University Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Jersey Number 12
Deondre Shepherd
- Position:
- Defensive Back
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-11 / 195
- Class:
- Third Year
- Hometown:
- McKinney, Texas
- Prev School:
- Coastal Carolina
- High School:
- McKinney HS
Ball State All-Access (Aug. 11, 2026): Safties Chat at Camp
BEFORE BALL STATE: Redshirt freshman appeared in one game last season for Coastal Carolina … transfers to Ball State with four years of eligibility.
HIGH SCHOOL: a first-team all-district honoree at McKinney HS in Texas, he led the Lions to a 9-3 record as a senior in 2023 while starring under secondary coach and current Ball State assistant coach Mayomi Olootu.
BEFORE BALL STATE: Redshirt freshman appeared in one game last season for Coastal Carolina … transfers to Ball State with four years of eligibility.
HIGH SCHOOL: a first-team all-district honoree at McKinney HS in Texas, he led the Lions to a 9-3 record as a senior in 2023 while starring under secondary coach and current Ball State assistant coach Mayomi Olootu.
PERSONAL: Son of Laqueshia and Stacy Barnes … has three brothers named Stacee, JJ, and Adrian … his brother Adrian played football at Washington State University … majoring in sports administration … favorite food is burgers … wants to pursue the NFL after college.
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