
Ball State S David Gater: steady, instinctive, and proven in the run game
David Gater brings the kind of safety profile coaches trust: productive tackling, ball disruption, and a history of making an impact on defense. ESPN lists him as a Ball State safety with 37 solo tackles, 2 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble, indicators of a player who can finish plays and create possession swings[2]. His Ball State honors history also shows his name associated with conference recognition, suggesting a long-standing defensive impact and durability within the program[4]. If you want a safety who plays with reliability and flashes turnover ability, he fits.