Elijah Jackson

BEFORE BALL STATE: Former Purdue and Indianapolis prep star transfers to Ball State with three seasons of eligibility … speedster boasts a 10.47 time in the 100 meters and was the 2023 IHSAA state champion in the 100m at Lawrence Central HS … former walk-on was Purdue's top kickoff returner last year, averaging 18.1 yards over eight returns … carried six times for 97 yards as a redshirt freshman for the Boilermakers, scoring on a 69-yard run against Indiana State in the 2024 season opener … three carries for 83 yards in his opening game, had two carries at Wisconsin and one vs. Penn State. HIGH SCHOOL: 1,237 rushing yards and nine touchdowns over his last two seasons at Lawrence Central, where he saw time at RB, WR, CB and kick returner.