Ball State’s experienced, ball-hawking safety with a veteran pedigree
In the 2026 season, Kyle Hoke is listed as a Ball State safety and brings a proven playmaker profile built on tackling consistency and instincts, with ESPN crediting him with 30 solo tackles and 1 interception. He has the kind of background coaches love: a Ball State lineage, a compact 5-11, 207-pound frame, and a reputation for understanding the game at a high level. If you want a safety who should fit cleanly into a disciplined defense and add reliability over flash, Hoke is the type of steady, smart, physical piece that can quietly raise a room.
