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NCAA · Mid-American · 2026
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Derion Talbert
WR · FR
FR (3)
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WR4FourthFR (3)
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Bio
Derion Talbert is a 5'8" wide receiver from Lexington, Kentucky, where he attended Frederick Douglass High School. During his prep career, he helped the Broncos reach two Class 6A semifinals (2023, 2024), compete in a Class 6A championship run (2021), and win a Class 6A title (2022). He earned three-star recognition and received offers from Mid-American Conference programs Western Michigan, Kent State, and Miami. Talbert joined Ball State as a freshman and returns for the 2026 season, sharing the roster with fellow Frederick Douglass alumni Caden Johnson and TJ Horton. From Frederick Douglass HS · Lexington, KY.
Player information
ClassFreshmanHeight5'8"Weight157 lbHometownLexington, KYHigh schoolFrederick Douglass HSRecruiting3 · No. 2445 national · 2025 classConferenceMid-American
Career path
BALL STATE2025 — present