Ball State University Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Keldric Luster
- Position:
- Quarterback
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-10 / 250
- Class:
- Fourth Year
- Hometown:
- McKinney, Texas
- Prev School:
- Texas State
- High School:
- McKinney HS
The Star Press (Aug. 23, 2026): Keldric Luster named starting quarterback for Ball State football
The Star Press (Aug. 19, 2026): Why Keldric Luster could be the next quarterback for Ball State football
Ball State All-Access (Aug. 10, 2026): Quarterback Room Preview
Luster becomes the second quarterback to transfer from Texas State to Ball State in the past three years, joining Layne Hatcher in 2023 … appeared in two games for the Bobcats last season, after spending the 2023 and 2024 campaigns at SMU … saw action in two games as a true freshman for the Mustangs, then five games as a redshirt freshman … over nine career games between SMU and Texas State, he has rushed 16 times for 76 net yards … he is 4-of-12 passing for 37 yards … finished high school ball following his senior season at McKinney High School and played previously at Frisco Liberty High School … three-star recruit by 247 Sports … Texas District 7 5A D-II Overall MVP as a junior at Frisco Liberty … Texas District 7 5A D-II Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore … ranked as the nation's No. 77 QB on 247 Sports composite rankings.
