2026 NFL Draft Pro Day Report: Ball State Cardinals

The Ball State Cardinals are traditionally one of the first programs to hold their Pro Days for NFL scouts, thanks to their proximity to Indianapolis, home of the NFL Scouting Combine.

This year, BSU held their Pro Day the day after the conclusion of the Combine, with 12 players participating in Combine drills in front of 12 confirmed pro scouts. The event took place at Ball State's Scheumann Family Indoor Practice Facility.

For our reports, we’ve pulled raw numbers from both Draft Scout and RAS.football to populate RAS score cards. These cards are used with express written permission of RAS’ creator Kent Lee Platte.

LB Alfred Chea

Elevator Pitch:

After seeing sparse playing time in five years at UConn, Chea made the most of his opportunity with Ball State in 2025. Chea made 58 tackles and was disruptive in the passing game with five pass breakups. He could make an impact in passing situations and on special teams.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot-two
• Weight: 229 lbs.
• Arms: 32 and seven-eighth inches
• Hands: 10 and three-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 4.82 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.72 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.80 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.45 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.29 seconds
• Vertical jump: 34 inches
• Broad jump: nine feet, six inches
• Bench: 15 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 3.02

OT Adam Dolan

Elevator Pitch:

At six-foot-nine, 309 pounds, Dolan is a fascinating pro prospect at tackle. Dolan has the size to have a productive career and performed well in his time at Muncie, playing in all 12 games in 2025 after being a three-year starter at Butler. Prior to his stint at BSU, Dolan earned back-to-back first-team all-league honors in 2023 and 2024 with Butler.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot-eight
• Weight: 313 lbs.
• Arms: 34 and seven-eighth inches
• Hands: 10 and three-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 5.56 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.87 seconds
• 20-yard split: 3.00 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.98 seconds
• Three-cone drill: N/A
• Vertical jump: 31.5 inches
• Broad jump: eight feet, eight inches
• Bench: 18 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 5.07

FB/TE Koby Gross

Elevator Pitch:

Koby Gross is a versatile prospect that could find a spot in the right scheme. He can play either fullback or tight end. Gross transferred to Ball State after earning second-team all-SWAC honors with Florida A&M in 2024 with 24 receptions for 257 yards. His production dropped to 10 catches for 141 yards with the Cardinals this year.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot-one
• Weight: 242 lbs.
• Arms: 31 inches
• Hands: 8 and three-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 5.11 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.83 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.92 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.77 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.83 seconds
• Vertical jump: 29 inches
• Broad jump: eight feet, seven inches
• Bench: 12 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 0.25

DT Scott Hudson

Elevator Pitch:

Hudson was a rotational player on the defensive line at St. Francis (IN) and Ball State. Hudson notched 7.5 tackles-for-loss, while also impacting the passing game with two pass breakups in his career. His build lends itself well to a 4-3 scheme.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot-two
• Weight: 286 lbs.
• Arms: 31 and one-half inches
• Hands: 8 and one-half inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 5.14 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.83 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.89 seconds
• Shuttle: N/A
• Three-cone drill: N/A
• Vertical jump: 26 inches
• Broad jump: eight feet, one inch
• Bench: 22 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 3.48

QB Kiael Kelly

Elevator Pitch:

Kiael Kelly did it all for Ball State over the course of his career in Muncie. In his time as a Cardinal, Kelly played at quarterback, halfback, receiver and corner and also had some work on special teams, making for a unique career statline. Kelly ended his career with 2,191 passing yards and 13 passing touchdowns, 1,498 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns, and 11 catches for 39 yards and a receiving touchdown. While Kelly hopes to stick as a quarterback at the pro level, his versatility and build gives him a greater opportunity to make a roster as a Taysom Hill-type of player.

Draft Projections:

• NFL rookie mini-camp tryout; lower-league contributor

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six feet
• Weight: 194 lbs.
• Arms: 31 and three-eighth inches
• Hands: 9 inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 4.65 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.65 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.62 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.37 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 6.91 seconds
• Vertical jump: 34.5 inches
• Broad jump: ten feet, three inches
• Bench: 7 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 7.18

CB Joedrick Lewis

Elevator Pitch:

Joedrick Lewis is a cornerback with adept ball skills. He broke up ten passes in his last full season at Southeast Missouri State and intercepted three passes for Ball State this year. Lewis also has kick return experience, with eight returns for 88 yards at SEMO and handling kick return duties at the Dream Bowl.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: five-foot-ten
• Weight: 186 lbs.
• Arms: 30 inches
• Hands: 9 and one-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 4.8 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.71 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.78 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.38 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.34 seconds
• Vertical jump: 31.5 inches
• Broad jump: N/A
• Bench: 11 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 0.58

WR Qian Magwood

Elevator Pitch:

Qian Magwood was a steady performer in the slot at Ball State, staying in Muncie for all five seasons of service. Magwood caught 83 passes for 885 yards and six touchdowns across his career, including 19 for 320 this past season. His best statistical season was in 2023, when he lead BSU with 41 catches for 358 yards and a touchdown. Magwood also has experience returning punts, logging 53 yards on 21 career opportunities.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: five-foot-eleven
• Weight: 183 lbs.
• Arms: 30 inches
• Hands: 8 and seven-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 4.58 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.59 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.68 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.31 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.10 seconds
• Vertical jump: 37.5 inches
• Broad jump: nine feet, eleven inches
• Bench: 0 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 3.51

SAF Muheem McCargo

Elevator Pitch:

McCargo capped a well-traveled career at Ball State this past year with 40 tackles. McCargo plays well downhill, notching 7.5 tackles-for -loss at Temple and highlighting on special teams from 2021 to 2022 with the Owls. McCargo spent his 2024 season at HBCU Virginia Union before arriving in Muncie.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: five-foot-nine
• Weight: 208 lbs.
• Arms: 30.5 inches
• Hands: 8 and six-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 4.80 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.70 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.82 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.68 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.58 seconds
• Vertical jump: 30 inches
• Broad jump: nine feet, six inches
• Bench: 16 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 0.50

P Adam Saul

Elevator Pitch:

Saul saw the field often in his lone year with Ball State, punting 69 times. He averaged 40.2 yards on those kicks, downed 15 of them inside the 20, and forced fair catches on a third of them. Additionally, he had ten punts of over 50 yards.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot-five
• Weight: 186 lbs.
• Arms: 31 inches
• Hands: 9 and three-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 4.65 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.64 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.68 seconds
• Shuttle: N/A
• Three-cone drill: N/A
• Vertical jump: 33 inches
• Broad jump: nine feet, one inch
• Bench: N/A

Relative Athletic Score: 9.49

LB Joey Stemler

Elevator Pitch:

Stemler showed strong leadership at middle linebacker for Ball State throughout his career. He totaled 137 tackles across his career in Muncie, particularly in the run game. The 2024 season was his best, notching 56 tackles, six tackles-for-loss, two sacks and two interceptions in 11 games. Stemler should get a shot on special teams at the next level thanks to his tenacious style of play.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot-one
• Weight: 238 lbs.
• Arms: 31 and three-eighth inches
• Hands: 9.5 inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 4.81 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.72 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.79 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.52 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.56 seconds
• Vertical jump: 30.5 inches
• Broad jump: nine feet, nine inches
• Bench: 24 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 3.08

DE Nathan Voorhis

Elevator Pitch:

Nathan Voorhis was a little known FCS transfer-up from Bryant University at the start of spring camps last season, but by the end of 2025, Voorhis availed himself as one of the best EDGE rushers in the country. Voorhis totaled 12 sacks and 17 TFLs in his lone season in Muncie, with his sack total the second-highest single-season total in Ball State history, while his 17 TFLs ranked ninth. His efforts earned him first-team all-MAC honors at defensive line alongside fellow NFL prospects like Nadame Tucker and Michael Heldman. He also made the most of his opportunity in the Hula Bowl, impressing scouts and having at least one reported meeting with the San Francisco 49ers. He has the makings of an effective pass rusher in the NFL despite his small frame.

Draft Projections:

• NFL rookie mini-camp invite, lower-league starter

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot-two
• Weight: 251 lbs.
• Arms: 31 and one-eighth inches
• Hands: 9.5 inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 4.76 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.70 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.72 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.59 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.45 seconds
• Vertical jump: 37 inches
• Broad jump: nine feet, ten inches
• Bench: 22 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 6.55