Is CJ Nelson starting?
CJ Nelson is listed 2nd string at WR-SL for Ball State Cardinals.
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The X-Factor
A 3-star recruit out of Richland, ranked #774 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 22 catches, 393 yards, 3 TD. That's 24% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 62 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #7
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 185 lbs
- Transfer
- Eastern Illinois
Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 22 | 393 | 3 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8700
- National Rank
- #774
- High School
- Richland
- Hometown
- North Richland Hills, TX
Why this rating?
On a 63-rated offense; 69th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.60 for competition level) put them +5 vs unit starters → 62.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at WR-SL · Ball State Cardinals
- 1570Jabari Smith Jr.Starter
- 2762CJ NelsonYou
- 38054Derion Talbert
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.