Michael Thacker

DT · #52 · Ball State · FR · 6'0" · 290 · New Palestine, IN

First season

Recruiting

2025 class · 247 composite

Three-star high school recruit

The 2025 board
#2057 Brock Driver ATH · Boyle County
#2057 Joel Cordoba S · Plainfield KENT
#2057 Michael Thacker DL · New Palestine BALL
#2057 Jackson Kohl TE · Christian Brothers College MOSU
#2057 Buddy Collins ATH · Scott County NAVY
DLs in the class
#209 Paxton Naegle Corner Canyon USU
#210 Dominick Moody North Cobb ECU
#211 Michael Thacker New Palestine BALL
#212 Caleb Ellis Milton GASO
#213 Antoniyo Smith Lovejoy EMU

The situation

Ball State 2025 defense ›
Explosive rate allowed 13.3% 50
Line yards per carry allowed 2.3 50
Sack rate 3.3% 50