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Desmond Palmer
DB · #21 ·
Height6'0"
Weight185 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
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Not rated
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedNov 9, 2026, 7:51 PM
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Background
Desmond Palmer signs with the Sycamores by way of New Palestine, Ind. and New Palestine High School where he lined up under Coach Kyle Ralph ... He was a three-year starter at New Palestine, earning First Team All-HHC in both 2024 and 2025 ... New Palestine posted a 39-3 record on the field ... He recorded 96 total tackles (88 solo), as well as four interceptions, one sack, three forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery ... Also competed on the New Palestine track & field team and was a member of the school record 4x100 relay set in 2023 ... Son of Alyson Palmer and Brian Ferguson.
Hometown
🏴New Palestine, IN
High schoolNew Palestine
Scholarship--
Career path
- EnrolledDesmond Palmer (DB) enrolled in Indiana State University
- SignedDec 3, 2025Desmond Palmer (DB) signed with Indiana State University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Indiana State University | 5 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 5 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026