Ball State University Athletics
2026 Football Roster

Jersey Number 20
Johnny Thompson Jr.
- Position:
- Running Back
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-11 / 200
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Canoga Park, Calif.
- Prev School:
- Kansas
- High School:
- Oaks Christian HS
Played in four games for the Jayhawks in 2025, carrying 19 times for 75 yards … had four carries for 12 yards in the season opener against Fresno State as a redshirt sophomore … recorded nine rushes for 37 yards, both career highs, in a win over Wagner … carried six times for 24 yards against West Virginia … played in two games in 2024, logging five carries for 32 yards … averaged 6.4 yards per carry against Lindenwood, carrying five times for 32 yards … also played against Illinois with no carries … earned a redshirt as a true freshman in 2023 … a 247Sports and Rivals star-star recruit out of Oaks Christian High School … ranked as the No. 83 prospect in the state of California by Rivals … rushed for 1,035 yards and 16 touchdowns on 152 carries as a senior … finished his high school career with 1,964 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns … also had 37 catches for 263 yards in his career … first-team All-Marmonte League as a senior … named to the CIF Upper Division Team … finished his career with three-straight 100-yard rushing contests … rushed for a season-high 180 yards against Calabasas.
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