Ball State’s 6-foot-10 anchor: Chris Hood brings rare size and reliable power at left tackle
Chris Hood is a redshirt senior left tackle for Ball State whose biggest selling point is obvious but still valuable: rare length and mass paired with solid functional strength. In EA’s 2025 Week 12 ratings, he graded as a 73 overall with strong blocking marks, including 87 strength, 85 impact blocking, and 81 run block, which fits the scouting view of him as a steady, physical protector rather than a flashy mover. Ball State’s roster notes say he started most of 2023 at left tackle and earned an Academic All-America nomination, while Hood has said he has improved his body and speed and now feels more comfortable in the offense[1][3][12].
