Roman Pearson

BEFORE BALL STATE: Two-year starter at Bucknell arrives at Ball State with two seasons of eligibility remaining … played in all 12 games for the Bison last season, making 11 starts at cornerback ... seventh on the team with 40 tackles (31 solo) ... had two interceptions, nine pass breakups and 1.5 tackles for a loss ... recorded interceptions in consecutive games against Cornell and Georgetown ... had a career-high four pass break-ups against Cornell ... played 10 games and made seven starts as a redshirt freshman … registered 21 tackles (14 solo), two interceptions, six pass break-ups and a forced fumble … recorded first career interception against Penn. HIGH SCHOOL: Helped Pickerington HS to a 2019 state title and a state runner-up finish in 2020. PERSONAL: Son of Mary Bynum and Pepe Pearson … has two siblings, London and Mychal … dad played football at Ohio State University and in the NFL … enjoys pickup basketball in his free time … favorite food is chicken.