Brady Hunt Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries with our NCAA FOOTBALL injury report.Dec 1, 2023
Joins transfer portal
Hunt (ankle) announced Friday he is entering the transfer portal.
ANALYSIS
Hunt sat out the entire campaign with an ankle injury that required surgery in mid-October. He caught 46 passes for 498 yards and five touchdowns for Ball State in 2022.
Oct 14, 2023
Out for season
Hunt is out for the remainder of the season following surgery on his ankle, Kyle Smedley of The Ball State Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt has not played yet this season due to an ankle injury. He had surgery this week and that will force him out for the remainder of the season. Whether or not he will take a medical redshirt has not been decided. In 12 games last season he caught 46 passes for 498 yards and five touchdowns.
Oct 12, 2023
Out once again
Hunt (ankle) won't play when Ball State faces Toledo on Saturday, Kyle Smedley of the Ball State Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt still has yet to appear in a game this season, and it's now confirmed he'll once again be sidelined for Ball State's stiff test against Toledo. The tight end's next chance to play will come on Oct. 21 against Central Michigan.
Oct 4, 2023
Still in boot and not practicing
Hunt (ankle) is still using a protective boot and not practicing, Gus Martin of The Star Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt's latest update should not be shocking by any means, as he was projected to be out indefinitely less than a week ago. Ball State's head coach Mike Neu said team doctors are "still trying to get to the bottom of what all is going on" with Hunt's ankle injury, one he exacerbated during a practice session last week.
Sep 30, 2023
Out indefinitely
Hunt (ankle) will miss an indefinite amount of time, Gus Martin of The Star Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt will reportedly be out for "a little while" according to head coach Mike Neu, after he suffered an injury setback. The redshirt junior tight end has yet to appear this season after logging an impressive 2022 season (46 receptions for 498 yards and five touchdowns).
Sep 30, 2023
Still in boot Saturday
Hunt (ankle) was spotted in a boot without pads prior to Saturday's game against Western Michigan, per Kyle Smedley of the Ball State Daily News.
ANALYSIS
Hunt appeared to be trending towards playing Saturday, but it now seems he'll have to wait at least one more week to make his season debut. Tanner Koziol would be in line to start at tight end again.
Sep 27, 2023
Remains day-to-day
Hunt (ankle) remains day-to-day but is trending up, Kyle Smedley of the Ball State Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt has missed the first four games of the season due to this ankle injury. Should practice the remainder of this week go well, we could potentially see him on the field for Week 5 against Western Michigan on Saturday.
Sep 23, 2023
Out Saturday
Hunt (ankle) won't play Saturday against Georgia Southern, per Kyle Smedley of the Ball State Daily News.
ANALYSIS
Hunt was listed as questionable for Saturday's contest after practicing in a limited fashion this week, though he'll have to wait at least one more week to make his season debut. The tight end had an impressive freshman campaign last season, hauling in 46 receptions for 498 yards and five touchdowns. Tanner Koziol should be set for another sizeable workload against Georgia Southern.
Sep 20, 2023
Questionable for Week 4
Hunt (ankle) is questionable for Ball State's game Saturday against Georgia Southern, Gus Martin of The Star Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Though still non-contact and unable to participate in team drills, Hunt's progress is trending in the right direction. He was seen doing individual and positional work Wednesday. Hunt is making noticeable progress, which has improved his status from doubtful to questionable.
Sep 17, 2023
DNP against Indiana State
Hunt (ankle) didn't play Saturday against Indiana State.
ANALYSIS
Ball State's head coach Mike Neu said nothing had changed from one week ago when asked about Hunt's availability before Saturday's contest, so his absence wasn't surprising. Hunt is yet to play this season, and his next chance to feature will come against Georgia Southern on Sep. 23.
Sep 13, 2023
Doubtful for Week 3
Hunt (ankle) is doubtful for Ball State's game Saturday against Indiana State, Gus Martin of The Star Press reports.
ANALYSIS
When asked about Hunt, Ball State's head coach Mike Neu said nothing has changed from one week ago. The tight end still cannot take reps as of Wednesday. So with only three days remaining before Ball State's upcoming game, Hunt is doubtful for Week 3.
Sep 11, 2023
Will progress training regimen
Hunt (ankle) will continue trying to progress with running and exercise this week, Gus Martin of The Star Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt showed no direct positive signs of playing in Weeks 1 and 2, so it is somewhat assuring that some news has been given about him actually progressing. He will enter Week 3 questionable again, this time as Ball State's team prepares for a matchup against Indiana State.
Sep 6, 2023
Out again
Hunt (ankle) is out for Ball State's game Saturday at Georgia, Gus Martin of The Star Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt will have missed multiple games due to an injured ankle. However, he is out of his walking boot and has started running on the sideline with training staff. Hunt's current "day-to-day" plan is to build him up for high-intensity work. Ideally for Ball State, he can get on track quickly and be ready before Week 3, when the team will host Indiana State.
Sep 4, 2023
Not cleared yet
Hunt (ankle) has not been cleared for games just yet, Gus Martin of The Star Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt was expected to play when Ball State's 2023 team began its season Saturday at Kentucky. But with him reportedly not cleared for action yet, his availability is trending towards doubtful going into Cardinals' next game. It does not get any more difficult either, as BSU's upcoming matchup is the two-time defending champions, Georgia.
Sep 2, 2023
Sitting out opener
Hunt (ankle) appears to be out for Saturday's game versus Kentucky, Gus Martin of The Star Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Martin initially indicated Friday that Hunt was expected to play, but the Tweet was later deleted, and Hunt will not be in uniform for the Cardinals' opener. Instead, he'll shift his focus toward a potential return against defending champion Georgia in Week 2.
Sep 1, 2023
Expected to play in opener
Hunt (ankle) traveled with the team for Saturday's game versus Kentucky and is expected to "give it a go", Gus Martin of The Star Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt has been dealing with an ankle injury that has kept him out of practice, but he is expected to suit up Saturday. Hunt is expected to be Ball State's top tight end target when available.
Aug 29, 2023
Sits out Tuesday
Hunt (ankle) did not appear in Tuesday's practice, but he is still expected to suit up Saturday, Gus Martin of The Star Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt remains limited with an ankle injury, but the current expectation is for the redshirt sophomore to suit up during Saturday's showdown with Kentucky. Hunt appeared in all 12 games last season, totaling 46 receptions for 498 yards and five touchdowns, and he figures to remain a top target in 2023.
Aug 28, 2023
Day-to-day with ankle injury
Coach Mike Neu said that Hunt (ankle) is still day-to-day, Gus Martin of The Star Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt has missed practice in recent days with an ankle injury and it doesn't appear that he is quite ready to get back out in practice full-go. Hunt will hope to be ready in time for Saturday's season opener against Kentucky.
Aug 26, 2023
Still dealing with ankle injury
Hunt (ankle) didn't practice Saturday and was seen in a walking boot, Gus Martin of The Star Press reports.
ANALYSIS
While Hunt's ankle has kept him out of practice this week, the injury isn't considered serious, and he is deemed day-to-day. The sophomore tight end is expected to suit up for next Saturday's season opener against Kentucky.
Aug 23, 2023
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Hunt didn't practice Wednesday due to a sore ankle, head coach Mike Neu told Gus Martin of The Star Press.
ANALYSIS
Hunt's injury might not be serious, as Neu said he should be back later this week, same as linebacker Clayton Coll. Hunt recorded 46 catches for 498 yards and five scores across 12 appearances in 2022 and figures to have a prominent role on offense this year, too.
Nov 15, 2022
Puts up 90 yards against Ohio
Hunt had nine catches for 90 yards and a touchdown Tuesday night against Ohio.
ANALYSIS
Hunt has topped 50 yards and/or scored in four straight games and in six of his last seven. He has 43 receptions and five touchdowns in 11 games this season.
Nov 8, 2022
Leads team in receiving yards
Hunt had four catches for 56 yards against Toledo on Tuesday night.
ANALYSIS
Hunt was the only Ball State pass catcher to get much done, as John Paddock only completed 13 passes. He has at least four catches and/or a touchown in eight straight games.
Nov 1, 2022
Catches five passes vs. Kent St.
Hunt had five receptions for 61 yards against Kent State on Tuesday night.
ANALYSIS
Hunt has at least five catches and/or a touchdown in five straight games. Ball State takes on Toledo next Tuesday night.
Oct 15, 2022
Catches five passes vs, UConn
Hunt had five receptions for 25 yards against UConn on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Hunt has at least four catches or a touchdown in five straight games.
Oct 8, 2022
Catches touchdown vs. CMU
Hunt had two catches for 18 yards and a touchdown against Central Michigan on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Hunt has scored in three of the last four games, with 12 receptions over the last three contests. He's a name to store away in very deep fantasy leagues.
Oct 1, 2022
Tops 80 yards vs. NIU
Hunt had six catches for 82 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Northern Illinois.
ANALYSIS
Hunt has scored in two of the last three games, with 10 receptions over the last two. Even sharing tight end targets with Tanner Koziol, he's been productive as John Paddock has been playing well and spreading the wealth.
Sep 24, 2022
Nears 50 yards on Saturday
Hunt haad four receptions for 49 yards against Georgia Southern on Saturday night.
ANALYSIS
Hunt has topped 40 yards in two of the last three games. But with Tanner Koziol sharing tight end targets and getting the looks in the red zone, his fantasy upside is not good.
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