Chris Hood transitions from basketball to football at Ball State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:41 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Chris Hood, a 6-foot-10 offensive tackle for Ball State, enters his final collegiate season as a team captain. Coming from a basketball family, Hood played the sport until transitioning to football in eighth grade. He has started 20 games in the past two seasons and has drawn interest from larger programs. Hood remains loyal to Ball State, citing the opportunity to lead as a key reason for his decision to stay.
- •Hood is the tallest player in the Mid-American Conference.
- •He averages 16.6 points and 9.7 rebounds in high school basketball.
- •Hood began focusing on football in eighth grade.
- •He has started the most games on the Cardinals' roster over the last two seasons.
- •Hood's basketball background showcased his athleticism to football coaches.
- 3:41 PMYahoo Sports — How Chris Hood's basketball background created a Ball State offensive lineman
"Although he comes from a basketball family, Chris Hood has forged his own path on the football field and become a key leader for Ball State football.
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