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Ball State (3–5, Mid-American). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Donovan Hamilton is a wide receiver for Ball State (3–5). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 27th in EPA per play (0.87), 170th in catches (25), 202nd in receiving yards (310), in 7 games.

Receiving yards310202nd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches25170th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch12.4355th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs1304th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Donovan Hamilton?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Sophomore
Height
6-4
Weight
217 pounds
Number
No. 1
Hometown
Fishers, IN
High school
Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers, IN)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 1174 in the 2024 class, signed with Purdue
Transfers
Purdue to Ball State (2025)

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Donovan Hamilton's receiving stats

He's 170th of 682 receivers and tight ends in catches (25) and 202nd of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (310).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards310202nd of 682
Catches25170th of 682
Yards per catch12.4355th of 675
Receiving TDs1304th of 506

The season

Donovan Hamilton's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 27th of 199 receivers and tight ends in EPA per play (0.87) and 434th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (3).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)3434th of 657
EPA per play0.8727th of 199

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Donovan Hamilton's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2025Ball State2024412.20—
2026Ball State2531012.410
Career4555412.310

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Donovan Hamilton's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025Ball State+0.37+0.3725.0%10.77%
2026Ball State+0.77+0.7716.7%27.09%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Donovan Hamilton's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1at Ohio StateL 3–5611100
2vs. Stony BrookW 41–1740400
3at LibertyL 15–5119200
4at Kent StateL 13–2680710
5vs. ToledoL 24–3970601
6at NorthwesternL 14–4553201
8vs. Sacramento StateW 34–1737301

FAQ

Questions about Donovan Hamilton

What position does Donovan Hamilton play?

Donovan Hamilton plays wide receiver for Ball State, which is 3–5 this season.

Where is Donovan Hamilton from, and what year is he?

Donovan Hamilton is a sophomore wide receiver for Ball State, listed at 6-4 and 217 pounds, from Fishers, IN.

How tall is Donovan Hamilton, and how much does he weigh?

Donovan Hamilton is listed at 6-4 and 217 pounds on Ball State's 2026 roster.

What year is Donovan Hamilton?

Donovan Hamilton is a sophomore, from the 2024 recruiting class.

What are Donovan Hamilton's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Donovan Hamilton has 45 catches for 554 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Who does Donovan Hamilton play for?

Ball State (3–5, Mid-American), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 1.

Is Donovan Hamilton eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Donovan Hamilton was in the 2024 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Donovan Hamilton play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Sacramento State: 37 receiving yards, 3 catches, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). Ball State won 34–17.

Where did Donovan Hamilton go to high school?

Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers, IN). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 1174 in the 2024 class, signed with Purdue.

Is Donovan Hamilton a transfer?

Yes. He transferred from Purdue to Ball State (2025).

What are Donovan Hamilton's stats this season?

310 receiving yards, 25 catches, 12.4 yards per catch, 1 receiving TDs, 3 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Donovan Hamilton rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 27th of 199 in EPA per play, 170th of 682 in catches, 202nd of 682 in receiving yards.

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