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.
- Transferred2025Elijah Jackson (RB) officially transferred from Purdue University to Ball State University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | CAR | YPC | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS | YPR | REC TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State University | 2 | 0 | 7 | -- | 4 | 6.3 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Ball State University | 3 | 0 | 22 | -- | 8 | 2.1 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 0 |
| 2024 |  Purdue University | 11 | 0 | 14 | -- | 6 | 16.2 | 97 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 |
| Career | 16 | 0 | 43 | -- | 18 | 7.7 | 139 | 1 | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 |
Valuation
Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026