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Jalen Bonds stats, 2026

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

Jalen Bonds is a running back for Ball State (3–5). Among running backs this season he's 58th in receiving yards (112), 91st in catches (10), 191st in rushing TDs (2), in 6 games.

Rushing yards224229th of 427 running backs
Carries47220th of 428 running backs
Yards per carry4.8198th of 372 running backs
Rushing TDs2191st of 351 running backs

Bio

Who is Jalen Bonds?

Position
Running back
Class
Freshman
Height
6-0
Weight
220 pounds
Number
No. 2
Hometown
Indianapolis, IN
High school
Cathedral (Indianapolis, IN)
Recruiting
2-star, No. 3325 in the 2025 class

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

The season

Jalen Bonds's rushing stats

He's 191st of 351 running backs in rushing TDs (2) and 198th of 372 running backs in yards per carry (4.8).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing yards224229th of 427
Carries47220th of 428
Yards per carry4.8198th of 372
Rushing TDs2191st of 351

The season

Jalen Bonds's rushing efficiency and big plays

He's 33rd of 357 running backs in EPA per play (0.37) and 239th of 393 running backs in explosive runs (12+ yards) (3).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing success rate36.1%295th of 366
Explosive runs (12+ yards)3239th of 393
EPA per play0.3733rd of 357

The season

Jalen Bonds's receiving stats

He's 30th of 108 running backs in receiving TDs (1) and 58th of 392 running backs in receiving yards (112).

StatSeasonNational rank
Catches1091st of 395
Receiving yards11258th of 392
Receiving TDs130th of 108

Ranks are among every FBS running back 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

Jalen Bonds's career stats

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2025Ball State27772.912520
2026Ball State472244.82101121
Career743014.13121641

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

Advanced

Jalen Bonds's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playRush successExplosive runsTotal EPAUsage
2025Ball State-0.31-0.51-0.2930.8%3.8%-6.714%
2026Ball State+0.33+1.40+0.0936.1%8.3%18.116%

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

Jalen Bonds's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsExplosive runs (12+ yards)Catches
1at Ohio StateL 3–5693011
2vs. Stony BrookW 41–17776121
3at LibertyL 15–5144001
4at Kent StateL 13–263611105
7at Bowling GreenW 32–31216002
8vs. Sacramento StateW 34–177717000

FAQ

Questions about Jalen Bonds

What position does Jalen Bonds play?

Jalen Bonds plays running back for Ball State, which is 3–5 this season.

Where is Jalen Bonds from, and what year is he?

Jalen Bonds is a freshman running back for Ball State, listed at 6-0 and 220 pounds, from Indianapolis, IN.

How tall is Jalen Bonds, and how much does he weigh?

Jalen Bonds is listed at 6-0 and 220 pounds on Ball State's 2026 roster.

What year is Jalen Bonds?

Jalen Bonds is a freshman, from the 2025 recruiting class.

What are Jalen Bonds's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Jalen Bonds has 301 rushing yards on 74 carries with 3 rushing touchdowns, plus 12 catches for 164 yards.

Who does Jalen Bonds play for?

Ball State (3–5, Mid-American), where he plays running back and wears No. 2.

Is Jalen Bonds eligible for the NFL Draft?

Not yet. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school; Jalen Bonds was in the 2025 class, so his first chance is the 2028 draft.

How did Jalen Bonds play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Sacramento State: 77 rushing yards, 17 carries. Ball State won 34–17.

Where did Jalen Bonds go to high school?

Cathedral (Indianapolis, IN). He was a 2-star recruit, No. 3325 in the 2025 class.

What are Jalen Bonds's stats this season?

224 rushing yards, 47 carries, 4.8 yards per carry, 2 rushing TDs, 36.1% rushing success rate in 6 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Jalen Bonds rank nationally?

Among FBS running backs: 58th of 392 in receiving yards, 91st of 395 in catches, 191st of 351 in rushing TDs.

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