Jahmad Harmon

Photo by: Sam Findley/Ball State Athletics

Position:
Defensive Back
Ht./Wt.:
5-11 / 170
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Indianapolis, Ind.
Prev School:
Kent State
High School:
Lawrence Central

2024 (R-So.): Sustained a preseason injury and did not play in 2024 ... earned a medical extension to preserve his sophomore season.

2023 (R-Fr.): Appeared in seven of 12 games with two starts ... career-high three total tackles at Eastern Michigan (Oct. 7).

BEFORE BALL STATE: Did not see action in his true freshman season at Kent State.

HIGH SCHOOL: Named all-state, first-team all-conference and first-team all-county as a senior at Lawrence Central High School ... recorded 56 tackles including 45 solo ... credited with nine passes defended including three interceptions ... also played a huge role in special teams, blocking three kicks as a senior ... National Honor Society student with a 3.6 GPA.

PERSONAL: Son of Jay Harmon and Nicole Hoffman ... mom ran track at UIndy and dad played football at Ball State ... intends to major in finance at Ball State ... enjoys bowling as a hobby ... favorite athlete is LeBron James, favorite actor is Denzel Washington.