Ball State University Athletics
2026 Football Roster

Jersey Number 8
Mason Riggins
- Position:
- Tight End
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-5 / 255
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Zionsville, Ind.
- Prev School:
- Zionsville HS
- High School:
- Zionsville HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Riggins signs with the Cardinals after completing a senior year at Zionsville High School where he caught 24 passes for 267 yards and a pair of touchdowns … he was third on the Eagles in both yards and total receptions, and averaged 38.1 receiving yards per game … he was one of two tight ends chosen as part of the Indy Star’s Class 6A Senior All-State Team … he will join Cardinal sophomore Christian Abney in the tight end room next season, after catching passes from him only a year ago when Abney was the Zionsville quarterback … received other offers from Austin Peay, Bryant, Buffalo and Colgate.
PERSONAL: Son of Candy and Mark … has four sisters named Courtney, Kaylee, Joelle, and Jacqueline … sister Kaylee, played lacrosse at the University of Akron … his favorite musician is Rod Wave … wants to get into real estate after college.
PERSONAL: Son of Candy and Mark … has four sisters named Courtney, Kaylee, Joelle, and Jacqueline … sister Kaylee, played lacrosse at the University of Akron … his favorite musician is Rod Wave … wants to get into real estate after college.
Football // Together: Season 2, Episode 2 -- Produced by Sports Link
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Tuesday, April 21
Football // Mic'd Up with Carson Holmer
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Football // Alum Bryce Cosby Speaking to Team
Saturday, April 11



