Tobi Adewoyin

Photo by: Sam Findley/Ball State Athletics

Position:
Defensive Back
Ht./Wt.:
5-11 / 189
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Atlanta, Ga.
Prev School:
North Atlanta HS
High School:
North Atlanta HS

Sophomore will rise on the Cardinals' depth chart after appearing in every game as a true freshman ... said head coach Mike Uremovich: "Tobi's going to be a good player for us. He's just young but he's always gaining experience." ... wore #14 as a freshman, wears #2 as a sophomore ... last name pronounced "add-uh-WOY-in."

2025 (Fr.): Played in every game as a true freshman, with no starts ... recorded 14 tackles over 12 games, with eight solo stops ... regular contributor on special teams, with reserve action in the secondary.

HIGH SCHOOL: Classified as an "athlete" and honored as an all-league safety and return specialist at 6A North Atlanta HS … returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in 2024, in addition to four interceptions and 10 pass break-ups … recorded over 200 tackles, six interceptions, 20 pass breakups, four forced fumbles and three TDs during his high school career ... served as team captain his senior year ... flipped his commitment to Ball State from Kennesaw State following the announcement of Ball State's new coaching staff … also recruited by Louisville and Northwestern; service academies Air Force, Army and Navy; and MAC schools Central Michigan and Miami.

PERSONAL: Son of Noreen Hartley … favorite athletes are LeBron James and Tom Brady … enjoys working out and rapping … favorite food is crab legs … wants to become a business owner after college.