Ball State University Athletics
2026 Football Roster

Jersey Number 54
Spencer Vaka
- Position:
- Defensive Tackle
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-1 / 280
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Shawnee, Kan.
- Prev School:
- Dodge City CC
- High School:
- Mill Valley HS
BEFORE BALL STATE: Transfer from Dodge City Community College who saw action in nine games during his sole season with the Conquistadors. 2024 (R-Fr.): Transferred to Dodge City Community College from Butler Community College, recording eight solo tackles,10 assisted tackles and 2.5 sacks … earned one forced fumble at Butler Community College (Nov. 9) and a fumble recovery at Coffeyville (Nov. 2). 2023 (Fr.): Spent his freshman year at Butler Community College but saw no action.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played defensive tackle and guard on varsity for three years at Mill Valley High School … helped the Jaguars to three straight 5A KSHSAA State Championships his sophomore, junior and senior seasons … tallied 49 tackles including 10 solo, 39 assisted and seven sacks over three years.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played defensive tackle and guard on varsity for three years at Mill Valley High School … helped the Jaguars to three straight 5A KSHSAA State Championships his sophomore, junior and senior seasons … tallied 49 tackles including 10 solo, 39 assisted and seven sacks over three years.
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