He seems to be the forgotten wid receiver. He could probably play for the Ohio State basketball team if he wanted to. Jayden Ballard working out at Ohio State in June of 2018. Ohio State also has Marvin Harrison Jr. (Philadelphia, Pa.) secured in this 2021 cycle along with Ballard, and is firmly in the running for heralded target Emeka Egbuka (Steilacoom, Wash.). Playing time, really for the next couple of years, will be hard to come by for any young wide receiver at Ohio State. Week 12: Ohio State vs. Michigan, at noon Nov. 26, Columbus, Ohio. Ballard is one of 12 Buckeyes invited to play in the game alongside five-star defensive end Jack Sawyer, the nations No. COLUMBUS The Buckeyes have landed a commitment from one of Ohios best athletes. Jayden committed to Ohio State in June of 2019 after also fielding offers from Penn State and Michigan State. 2 prospect in Ohio and No. Jayden Ballard, Wide Receiver, Massillon Washington | Irish Sports Daily Football Recruiting Status: Committed HIGH SCHOOL Jayden Ballard Wide Receiver 61 / 164 lbs Massillon, OH Massillon Washington Class of 2021 Rating: 92 ? Jayden Ballard came to OSU as a four-star prospect out of Massillon, Ohio. Now that Ballard wears the same number that Smith once wore (#9), imagine if he could replicate Smiths downfield proficiency (21 YPC for his career). School Washington High School. Good athlete who also excels on the basketball court. Still needs to builk up, but is well developed in his lower body. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Had career totals of 141 receptions, 2,636 yards and 37 touchdowns In his high school career, he recorded 141 catches for 2,636 yards and 37 touchdowns, becoming Massillon Washington's all-time leader in receiving yards and touchdown receptions. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Every scholarship receiver had a table to himself in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Ballard went through his recruitment quietly, and he went through spring camp quietly. 1 receiver in college. Sawyer, who laughs and says Im by far the best basketball player. As for what Ballard brings to the table, he says that he has great ball skills, I can track the ball and get it at the highest point, and those are just some of the traits that had Brian Hartline dying to make him a Buckeye during the recruiting process. It certainly wont be easy for Ballard to crack the lineup. Ballard, who was not made available for comments afterward, finished with three catches for 39 yards. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. (Our relationship is) really strong. Ohio State coach Ryan Day said strength coach Mickey Marotti and his staff recognized Ballard with one of the teams most improved awards at the pre-spring champions banquet. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Chris Olave says he thinks Marvin Harrison Jr. is gonna have a huge year this year.He also expects Emeka Egbuka, Julian Fleming and Jayden Ballard to step up for Ohio State at wide receiver.Olave described both Harrisons work ethic and Ballards speed as off the charts. pic.twitter.com/HiH0AvhSKM. He could be a great complement to JSN, Harrison Jr., and others. Egbuka verged on becoming one of the nations best kickoff return threats and already has a couple of receiving highlights to his name. It is a great problem for OSU to have, but a challenge for the individual players. With the way Ohio State has been recruiting the wide receiver position these past few years, even some of the programs high four-star prospects can get lost in the shuffle. He eventually joined Brian Hartlines WR room, which already included the likes of Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Julian Fleming in addition to his high-profile classmates. We spoke with five of the Buckeyes signees last week to get their thoughts on who a starting five would be from the entire 21-man group, and Ballard was the only unanimous selection. Well, the roster still says hes 6-2, 195 pounds, but he concurs with Olaves assessment of his physical progress. A lot of things in football are situational, but he (Ballard) still led us in receiving, Massillon head coach Nate Moore said. The 6-foot-2 and 195-pound Ballard hails from Massillon (Ohio . It is easy to see why. 2021: OSU Scholar-Athlete, More on Jayden Follow on Social Media The Buckeyes and defensive line coach Larry Johnson look to be a major player for a top five prospect in the 2024 class. Jayden Ballard is my guy, Chris Olave said. Ohio State's passing game may have taken a hit. Through four games, Ballard is averaging 14.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals, which includes a pair of double-doubles, one of which came against Ben Christmans Revere Minutemen (though Christman is not playing prior to enrolling early himself). 1 receiver in college.. Led the Tigers to three consecutive Division II state title games Egbuka has an Olave/Wilson-esque ceiling, and I will go to my grave holding Fleming stock but where is the Terry Glenn/Devin Smith-type deep ball specialist? Stay tuned to BuckeyesNow and all of our social media outlets (@BuckeyesNowSI) on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for continued coverage! As the No. Se was proud of me and knew what I can do to put myself in position to play in this game.. By 11W Staff on September 27, 2020 at 8:05 am @11w. Can get down the field and take the top off a defense. Not taking anything away from his teammates ability to do the same thing, but Ballards potential to take the top off the defense could earn him a unique role in this years offense. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Jayden Ballard Ohio State Buckeyes #9 WR Class Sophomore HT/WT 6' 2", 196 lbs Birthplace Massillon, OH Status Active 2022 season stats REC 8 YDS 155 TD 1 AVG 19.4 Coach Hartline is a very good recruiter and he knows what type of players he needs. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Ballard really came into his own in his final two prep seasons, posting 68 catches for over 1,200 yards and 18 TDs as a junior (averaging 80.1 yards per game) and following it up with 36 catches for 573 yards and seven TDs as as senior in a COVID-19-adjusted schedule. The Hurry-Up is your nightly dose of updates from the Ohio State football recruiting trail, keeping tabs on the latest from commits and targets from around the country. To him, the legacy he. As is customary for them, there was a lot of trash talk going back and forth just like there is in their group chat, with more trash talk being thrown around in regards to basketball than football. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Has good height. 4 in-state recruit in the class, Ballard's. And as for Sawyer leaving Harrison off his list? As a junior, caught 68 passes for 1,202 yards and 18 touchdowns while averaging 80.1 yards per game Week 8: Ohio State vs. Penn State, Oct. 29, State College, Pa. Week 9: Ohio State vs. Northwestern, Nov. 5, Evanston, Ill. Week 10: Ohio State vs Indiana, Nov. 12, Columbus, Ohio. But there was still work to be done and Ballard didnt rest on his laurels. Hes a deep threat, and once he develops his route running, hes going to be one of the best in the country.. Odds & lines subject to change. 247Sports offers Ballard a professional comparison of Tampa Bay WR Chris Godwin, and describes him as a deep ball threat who can be a No. Ballard makes the two-hour trip south from Massillon to Columbus as the nations No. OSU was the first school to offer Ballard, and he has been 100% committed ever since. You can get a small glimpse of everything Ballard brings to the table in his junior highlight film: As previously mentioned, Ballard gives Ohio State each of the top four in-state players in the 2021 cycle, with only Jack Sawyer, Mike Hall and Reid Carrico ranking ahead of him. Everyone wants to be a baller. Instagram: @jbbb.9, Ohio State Overview Ballard came into Ohio State along with five-star wide receiver Emeka Egbuka and four-star wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. He's somebody that could provide a huge, huge boost to our offense because he does have the ability. The Buckeyes have the luxury of returning both of last years starting wide receivers in Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson, who come into the 2021 season as likely the best duo in the country. He became Massillons all-time leader in both receiving yards and touchdowns during his senior season, he has incredible talent that Head Coach Ryan Day and WR Coach Brian Hartline could not ignore. Ballard also stepped back to return punts and was aggressive with defensive backs on running plays. Hes 6-3, probably 200 pounds now, so he's got that body frame, and he's a deep threat. With such talent and depth at the position, its safe to say that the odds were stacked against Ballard contributing as a true freshman, and unsurprisingly, he saw limited action in just four games last year. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Ballard took inspiration from his classmates performance. Following that Friday afternoon interview, Ballard said he was set to play in Massillon Washingtons season opener against Ashland as hes getting in a few games before Ohio State., Talk to me nice !! Hes had a nice offseason. Ballard was also a four-star recruit when he was coming out of high school back in 2021. Apr 17, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jayden Ballard (10) makes the catch during the annual spring game at Ohio Stadium. It sounds like improved route-running could be the final piece for this talented speedster, which is something Olave mentioned during his time at the NFL scouting combine, and Ballard himself alluded to after a recent practice. In addition to the guys ahead of him, Ballard will also have to battle against fellow freshmen wide receivers in Egbuka and Marvin Harrison Jr. Go Bucks! I aint gonna lie, me and Jack were playing at the Buckeye Bash, and he was cooking me the whole time, Henderson said. One name that hasnt been mentioned enough is Jayden Ballard. My dad always pushed me so Im used to (how Hartline will coach). Long-strider with solid timed speed. Ballard is a blazer with size and leaping ability. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 15 wide receiver and 99th overall recruit in the 2021 class. Has to get stronger and keep working through the route tree, but a very talented athlete who can be a No. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. He totaled one reception for four yards as a third-string option. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Week 6: Ohio State vs. Michigan State, Oct. 8, East Lansing, Mich. Week 7: Ohio State vs. Iowa, Oct. 22, Columbus, Ohio. It was very exciting, Ballard said. Ohio State Buckeyes news fromFanSided Daily, Ohio State Football: Jim Tressel throws shade at TTUN, Ohio State football: Debunking THE EXCUSE, Ohio State Football: Recruiting efforts will pay big dividends, Julio Jones' Trade Preferences Limit the Falcons' Options, Ohio State football: This is the time for player improvement. A lot of people around the program keep saying Ballard might not be far off from making an impact. This season Ballard will likely see some playing time, but will still have to live in the shadows of superstar receivers Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. Ballard brings an explosive athletic skillset to the table in the Buckeyes 2021 class, and he showcases that each time he takes the court, which he says has been very helpful in improving his hand-eye coordination as a receiver. I think they are going to play him on the outside, probably at Z. I am happy for him and hes going to be one of the good ones for Ohio State., The Buckeyes recently welcomed four quality wide receivers in their 2020 freshmen class, including standouts Julian Fleming and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Ballard is Ohio States third commitment in the Class of 2021 and the first receiver committed in that class. Gambling problem? As he heads into his Ohio State career, one the begins the first week of January when he arrives to campus as an early enrollee, Jayden Ballard was excited to hear about the fact that the receivers room would be growing with the commitment of fellow high-end recruit Emeka Egbuka. When you look at the receiver room, the biggest growth from last year to this year is definitely Jayden Ballard, Harrison said. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports. Shows fluidity in his route running. I think Ben would be a great center with his big body down there. Very natural pass catcher who can adjust to passes and make difficult grabs. But as Buckeye fans, we should just be excited about his development and potential, along with the rest of the wide receivers. He is an OSU Scholar-Athlete who is majoring in sport coaching, rec and physical education Jayden Ballard. Ballard put together a historic career for head coach Nate Moore at Washington High School, hauling in a total of 146 receptions for over 2,600 yards and 37 touchdowns the latter two stats of which make him the all-time career leader for the Tigers. Whats a successful B1G tourney run look like for OSU? In fact, the Buckeyes actually managed to haul in five of the top six players in Ohio in the class, as offensive tackle Ben Christman comes in at No. In just 18 passes, he soon-to-be third year player threw for 319 yards and two touchdowns. The responses of who would start and at which position: Power forward: Kyle McCord or Reid Carrico. National Avg Rating: 93.7 ? We have another Ohio State newcomer lose his black stripe on Tuesday to become an "official" Buckeye. Ballard and Massillon Washington pull away to defeat Benedictine, 28-10, Friday evening at home. Marvins really good.. Jayden Ballard Mick Walker It's still a little hard to comprehend just how good Brian Hartline has been during his time at Ohio State. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is sidelined with an left leg injury and has not seen the field since recording one reception on two targets in the first quarter. Marvin Harrison Jr. committed shortly thereafter, and Emeka Egbuka did so much later in the process, making Ballard the third-highest WR recruit in his teams signing class. Yet he also does not want to be labeled as merely a deep threat. Ballard said he is working behind third-year Julian Fleming as the Z receiver. He now even wears the same No. Same-Sex Marriage By: Jayden Ballard Kids grown up with Homosexual parents have no disadvantages whatsoever. Spring practice has now come to an end with the conclusion of the spring football game, and this years crop of Buckeyes have been hard at work preparing for the 2021 campaign. I think if Marvin wouldve kept playing basketball he wouldve been really good. Again, not taking away from any of these guys potential to be just that, but Ballard has been billed as the potential next version of those former Buckeye greats. Each edition of Freshman Focus will highlight one of the newest Buckeyes, and will hopefully provide a glimpse at what they will bring to the team in the coming years. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Can get down the field and take the top off a defense. Tracks the ball well in the air and wins in contested situations. 4-star wide receiver Jayden Ballard joins the Buckeyes from Massillon. Stroud as Ohio States quarterback? They did just that. Already a great deep ball threat, if he can continue to work on his short-yardage skills and add a few pounds, he will undeniably earn his fair share of playing time in Columbus. And while Harrison and Egbuka continue to receive most of the attention, Ballard is working to become a better player. Ballard is an Ohio native, hailing from Massillon Washington High School, and has been already been a Buckeye for nearly two years. The latest Buckeyes commitment had seven early offers from schools around the country, including Notre Dame, Penn State, Michigan State, Washington State and Maryland many others may have decided against offering because of the presumption that Ballard, who Ohio State offered in his freshman year with the Tigers, would end up with committing early to the Buckeyes. I think our class is one of the best classes to be put together, Ballard said before going into what made OSU right for him. Jayden Ballard turned heads at an Ohio State recruiting camp in the summer of 2018. In his one start against Akron, McCord did very well. Jayden Ballard is in his second season with Ohio State As a freshman, Ballard played in three games and had one reception for four yards from backup quarterback Kyle McCord against Akron.. Massillon relied heavily on the run game and a strong defensive effort, recording three interceptions and scoring all four TDs on the ground. They all know it, too, says he has Chrisman as the enforcer, the bruiser and that TreVeyon Henderson would likely be the sixth man. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. On campus in Columbus, Ballard and Hartline linked up again with the focus being turned to a return trip for the huge Ohio State recruiting weekend of June 21 where the Buckeyes hoped to secure a pledge from one of Ohios best young prospects. His speed is off the charts. JSN does, and will continue to do, everything for Ohio State. The relationship between Ballard and Ohio State really didnt kick into gear until the Buckeyes 2019 spring game when Ballard visited with his parents. Not to sound like a broken record, but the amount of talent - and character - that Hartline and Day have amassed, is staggering. All rights reserved. And now that hes the receivers coach, its gotten even stronger, Ballard said. 15 wideout and the No. Jayden Ballard was a top-100 (inside the top-50 at one point) national recruit, and one of the highest-rated players in Ohio coming out of high school which is no surprise, given that he set. 2023 Ohio State University. While his intentions were clear from the jump, the 6-foot-2, 175-pound pass-catcher still got interest from Maryland, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Penn State, Pittsburgh and Washington State. Has the potential to develop into and NFL prospect. I can't wait to see him take off. Bonding with all the Ohio State commits going into the game and really having fun before I go to Ohio State.. Ohio States wide receiver room is absolutely loaded from top to bottom. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Odds & lines subject to change. "It was very. Jane and Walt Dennis Golf Perfomance Center, Jennings Family Wrestling Practice Facility. Jayden played in high school. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Im used to getting pushed so that helps. Youre Nuts: Who will replace C.J. As a top-100 national prospect, Ballard only collected around seven scholarship offers during the recruiting process due to his early commitment to Ohio State. The All-American Bowl has been the nations premier high school sporting event over the last two decades, with the likes of Ezekiel Elliott, Trevor Lawrence, Adrian Peterson and Derrick Henry having suited up. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). I think the first night on campus well get a little pickup game going. Well get better at being balanced, and that comes with growing together over a season.. Still needs to builk up, but is well developed in his lower body. and plays Wide Receiver. Jack was one of the few guys who actually played in high school, McCord said. Once we get up there and get to play, the truth will come out. (Kyle) can really shoot. College Football Survivor Show. 3 guy in Jameson Williams as well as a pair of former five-star prospects in Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Julian Fleming who are both expected to play big roles in the new campaign. Teens with two mothers less likely to drink alcohol Same-Sex parents are most likely to have adoption as their first choice Homosexual parents do not alter the child's While he may never become the top guy in Columbus, he will certainly have a chance to become an integral part of Ohio States wide receiver rotation moving forward. During a recent spring practice, Day referenced Ballards big-play ability and also mentioned the wideout being a recipient of a most improved award from the strength staff. Ballard begins to feel and look less like a freshman, both to himself and the players and coaches around him. Currently more of a deep ball threat than one who will make a ton of plays after the catch. Good athlete who also excels on the basketball court. *Percentile caluculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). and will push me hard.. 9 Smith did while piling up 2,500 receiving yards and becoming a second-round draft pick. Top Jayden Ballard News 2022-23 college football bowl schedule, dates, times CBS Sports David Cobb Dec 28, 2022 Five-star DL from Florida has Ohio State easily top two in his recruitment. Because of Ballards age, the ability to communicate over the last year-plus has been limited to primarily face-to-face contact and that isnt always easy to accomplish when youre dealing with an active teenage athlete. Currently more of a deep ball threat than one who will make a ton of plays after the catch. Jayden Ballard is a gifted athlete, and it is just a matter of time before he makes a name for himself in the Ohio State football program. Thatll be pretty dangerous. I dont know if he told you about that, but he can pull from deep. Very natural pass catcher who can adjust to passes and make difficult grabs. Not only are there proven guys in front of him, but he will also have to compete for reps with talented freshmen such as Caleb Burton, Kyion Grayes, and Kojo Antwi. Just three months later, he had proven to himself and to Brian Hartline that he was ready for the next step and earned his spot in the Buckeyes 2021 class. I think me and Jayden are definitely the best basketball players. Despite being a top-100 player in his recruiting class, Ballard has not always been hyped up like some of his WR peers. Jayden Ballard was a top-100 (inside the top-50 at one point) national recruit, and one of the highest-rated players in Ohio coming out of high school which is no surprise, given that he set . Column: The Urban Meyer NFL experiment was an even bigger disaster than we realized, Ohio State Recruiting 2016: Everything You Need To Know, Ohio State Recruiting 2015: Everything You Need To Know. Became Massillons all-time leader in career receiving yards and touchdown receptions in 2020 News never stops. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. 6. 4 Mos for $1.00 $39.96 Jayden Ballard: 4-star 2021 wide receiver commits to Ohio State Jeremy Birmingham 06/21/19 COLUMBUS The Buckeyes have landed a commitment from one of Ohio's best athletes. 100% committed to The Ohio State University #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/tForgFZNzN, Jayden Ballard (@J_Ball21) June 21, 2019. School Preferences School Interest Offer Official Visit Ohio State Committed 6/21/2019 Played in three games as a true freshman and made one reception, a four-yarder from Kyle McCord against Akron, Honors & Awards This years version will be played on Jan. 2. Once he develops his route running, he's going to be one of the best in the country.. 99 overall player in 2021. Spring goals include rounding out his short and intermediate game. 15 wideout and the No. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. He enrolled in classes in Jan. 2021 and went through spring drills COLUMBUS, Ohio Jayden Ballard would just as soon not talk for himself, thanks. Ballard opened the box with his parents at home. Jayden Ballard starred at Massillon Washington High School before becoming a Buckeye, just as Devin Smith did before him. 100% committed to The Ohio State University #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/tForgFZNzN. Watch Jayden Ballard's videos and highlights on Hudl. I feel more confident, Ballard said. As a junior he turned 68 receptions into 1,202 yards and 18 touchdowns, a big-play receiver that has a 95-yard score to his name and also a dynamic return man as well. Is the son of Christina March and Jamaal Ballard. But Jaydens definitely a great basketball player. The Buckeyes soon learn if a 2024 five-star defensive line target will be joining the program, and a quick update on tight end recruiting. 6-2, 170 | Class of 2021. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Support cleveland.com. While the vast majority of Ballards athletic focus over the next two weeks is preparing for his descent on the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, thats not stopping him from getting in some final minutes on the basketball court. Land-Grant Holy Land, an Ohio State Buckeyes community. We probably could have taken some more shots, but its always our plan to establish the run and then take what the defense gives in the passing game. (Birm/Lettermen Row). He also said that his immediate goal is to contribute on special teams, further indicating that the young wide receiver is willing to pay his dues. Its a sport that he absolutely would have been a collegiate scholarship athlete in had he pursued it as a career instead of football. I think I fit in well, just have to work hard and be the best I can be at my position.. More info: Massillon Washington High School - Massillon Tigers / WR, CB / Class of 2021 / Massillon, OH 3 overall player in the state of Ohio If I do make a mistake, I get better from there.. But if it were up to the redshirt freshman from Massillon, he would have been grabbing lunch or shooting hoops and letting someone else handle the interviews. (Emekas) a deep-threat receiver, too. Land-Grant Holy Land, an Ohio State Buckeyes community, Ohio State five-star DL target to commit this month. A member of the Ohio MaxPreps All-State team, Ballard was a big part of the Tigers three-straight appearances in Division II state title games, including a 150-yard, three-touchdown performance against Perry in the regional finals. In that opener, Ballard poured in a team-high 16 points while adding eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block in a 78-73 loss. Its played inside the Alamo Dome every January in San Antonio, Texas with NBC bringing the national broadcast. 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