an active, steady edge presence for Ball State
Hartke’s profile points to a tough, disciplined defensive end who has already produced on the stat sheet with 16 solo tackles and 2.5 sacks in the available ESPN game log, while Ball State’s roster notes show a winning background from a state-title high school program. His value is less about flashy volume and more about reliability, toughness, and fit in a disciplined front seven. For a team looking for a steady rotational DE who understands how to compete, set the edge, and bring consistent effort, he looks like a practical fit rather than a headline-grabber.
