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Donovan Hamilton
WR · Sophomore · #1 · 6' 4" · 217 lbs · 3★ recruit
From Fishers, IN
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Estimated NIL value
$163K
Ball State · Football
Donovan Hamilton
WR · Sophomore · #1 · 6' 4" · 217 lbs · 3★ recruit
From Fishers, IN
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Estimated NIL value
$163K
Ball State · Football
WR · Sophomore · #1 · 6' 4" · 217 lbs
★★★★★3★ RecruitFrom Fishers, IN
Estimated NIL value
$163K
Modeled from role, roster, recruiting, current market evidence, and school-pool reconciliation.
Pool-accounting allocation: $142K
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Donovan Hamilton is a 6' 4" 217 lbs Sophomore Wide Receiver for Ball State and is listed by ESPN from Fishers, IN. Donovan Hamilton ranks 9th within the current Ball State football roster. The modeled value is $163K, with $142K allocated to reconcile the sport pool.
Pool share by sport
3.4%
Football pool: $4.2M
Pool share of school
1.9%
Ball State roster market: $7.5M
Roster dollars tracked
$4.2M
Ball State Football pool-accounting sum
Recent game logs
8
Latest verified ESPN appearances
Live player file
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Position
Wide Receiver
Class
Sophomore
Jersey
#1
Height
6' 4"
Weight
217 lbs
Hometown
Fishers, IN
Roster status
Active
Current listing
Ball State Cardinals
Recruit rating
3-star
Recruiting profile
3-star / No. 1166 nationally
Rating: 0.8619
High school: Hamilton Southeastern
From: Fishers, IN
Class: 2024 / WR
Transfer history
Purdue to Ball State
2025 portal cycle / Apr 27, 2025 / Immediate
2025 season production
ESPN player feedReceiving
20
Receptions
244
Yards
0
Touchdowns
12.2
Average
47
Long
Scoring
0
PASS
0
RUSH
0
Receptions
0
Returns
0
Touchdowns
1
2PT
Career history
| Season | Team | REC | YDS | TD | AVG | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ball State Cardinals | 20 | 244 | 0 | 12.2 | 47 |
| Career | All teams | 20 | 244 | 0 | 12.2 | 47 |
| Season | Team | PASS | RUSH | REC | RET | TD | 2PT | PAT | FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ball State Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | All teams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Latest games
Miami (OH) RedHawksNov 29, 2025 · 45-2472 YDS · 0 TD · 4 REC · 18.0 AVGL
Toledo RocketsNov 22, 2025 · 38-939 YDS · 0 TD · 3 REC · 13.0 AVGL
Eastern Michigan EaglesNov 15, 2025 · 24-9W
Kent State Golden FlashesNov 6, 2025 · 17-1327 YDS · 0 TD · 2 REC · 13.5 AVGL
Northern Illinois HuskiesOct 25, 2025 · 21-7W
Akron ZipsOct 18, 2025 · 42-286 YDS · 0 TD · 1 REC · 6.0 AVGW
Ohio BobcatsOct 4, 2025 · 20-1418 YDS · 0 TD · 2 REC · 9.0 AVGL
UConn HuskiesSep 20, 2025 · 31-2561 YDS · 0 TD · 7 REC · 8.7 AVGSideline Data Desk
The model rewards proven offensive skill players for touch volume, highlight potential, and consumer-facing visibility. For Donovan Hamilton, the current roster role, class, recruiting signal, program market, and available market evidence produce a $163K headline case.
The visible base estimate is $163K. The pool-accounting allocation is $142K, equal to about 3.4% of the Ball State football market. The player ranks 9th on that roster.
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