Ryan Eldridge

Position:
Tight End
Ht./Wt.:
6-7 / 289
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Goshen. Ind.
Prev School:
Goshen HS
High School:
Goshen HS

Redshirt freshman transitions to tight end in 2026, after working with the offensive line in his first college season ... wore #65 in 2025, wears #88 as a tight end.

2025 (Fr.): Earned a redshirt, did not play.

HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterwinner at Goshen High School, Eldridge missed most of his junior season due to injury and committed to Ball State last summer … he played both offensive line and tight end during his prep career … athletic for his size, the 6-7 two-sport star has also been a key player on RedHawks basketball teams the past three years, currently averaging 14.9 points per game.

PERSONAL: Son of Jennifer and Tom … has one sister, Tori … mom played college softball at Grace College and his sister plays basketball at Southwestern Michigan ... hobbies include video games and shoes … a favorite musician is Morgan Wallen … a favorite show is “Bobby Flay” ... wants to pursue coaching after college.