Marvins really good.. To him, the legacy he. It certainly wont be easy for Ballard to crack the lineup. In an interview with Eleven Warriors a few days prior to his signing, Ballard talked briefly about what it was going to be like to be in the same position group as six other players ranked in the top 100 overall. I feel more confident, Ballard said. Ballard sounds like a guy who is up for the challenge, so I am eager to see what he can do in the future. 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. He now even wears the same No. Wide receiver Jayden Ballard became the 14th member of Ohio State's 2021 recruiting class to have his black striped removed, . (Birm/Lettermen Row) Ballard got there as quickly as he gets to a top speed on a deep route. 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. Buy Buckeyes gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, Lids, Miller opened up about mental illness, sports world listened, What OSUs RBs want to accomplish, why Harry Millers message matters: Podcast, First NCAA Tournament game must be viewed as must-win for OSU: Means, Henderson says 2021 concussion left side effects for weeks, Miller medically retires, citing mental health struggle, How does WR Fleming feel this spring, where will Egbuka fit in? Jayden played in high school. 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. 100% committed to The Ohio State University #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/tForgFZNzN. Ballard is an Ohio native, hailing from Massillon Washington High School, and has been already been a Buckeye for nearly two years. I think I fit in well, just have to work hard and be the best I can be at my position.. Ballard was also a four-star recruit when he was coming out of high school back in 2021. 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. Especially when you play in such a talent-rich region, hauling in the local guys is of large importance. 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. Shows fluidity in his route running. 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. I think if Marvin wouldve kept playing basketball he wouldve been really good. The responses of who would start and at which position: Power forward: Kyle McCord or Reid Carrico. Unfortunately for Ballard, despite his clear talent, it will be incredibly tough for him to ever become a No. Owns the following personal best: 10.89 100, 22.77 200, 6-0 high jump, and 21-9 1/4 long jump. Good athlete who also excels on the basketball court. Hes 6-3, probably 200 pounds now, so he's got that body frame, and he's a deep threat. Its not personal, the ambivalence he felt about meeting with the media this past Thursday after Ohio State footballs second spring practice. Ballard is an Ohio native, hailing from Massillon Washington High School, and has been already been a Buckeye for nearly two years. In just 18 passes, he soon-to-be third year player threw for 319 yards and two touchdowns. 8 receiver and the No. The relationship between Ballard and Ohio State really didnt kick into gear until the Buckeyes 2019 spring game when Ballard visited with his parents. Which is fine, because a lot of other people have no problem talking up Ballard these days. Can get down the field and take the top off a defense. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Ohio State's passing game may have taken a hit. So what has he done since December to draw such praise from a soon-to-be first-round NFL Draft pick? Drawing a comparison to star NFL wide receiver Chris Godwin and getting early projections as a potential future Day 2 NFL Draft pick, here is what 247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu had to say of Ballards abilities: Has good height. 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. Like Olave before him, he knows a special teams impact can quickly turn into something bigger. 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. Despite being ranked behind Egbuka and Harrison Jr., Ballard was a certified stud coming out of high school. 1 receiver in college.. Skull Session: Kamryn Babb Says Goodbye New (I Think?) As a result, really talented players like Jayden Ballard may fall off some peoples radar. That play ultimately led to the Tigers first touchdown. A lot of things in football are situational, but he (Ballard) still led us in receiving, Massillon head coach Nate Moore said. 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. Has good height. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Week 6: Ohio State vs. Michigan State, Oct. 8, East Lansing, Mich. Week 7: Ohio State vs. Iowa, Oct. 22, Columbus, Ohio. I dont know if he told you about that, but he can pull from deep. 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. Youre Nuts: Who will replace C.J. Thats not a valid source. Ballard makes the two-hour trip south from Massillon to Columbus as the nation's No. 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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Julian Fleming will see their fair share of playing time, Ballard will likely compete more directly with guys like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka, this season at least. Ohio States wide receiver room is absolutely loaded from top to bottom. As the No. Odds & lines subject to change. I think Ben would be a great center with his big body down there. 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. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. His name is being mentioned by the likes of Chris Olave and Ryan Day, a few guys you might be familiar with. Currently more of a deep ball threat than one who will make a ton of plays after the catch. Hes a deep threat, and once he develops his route running, hes going to be one of the best in the country.. 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. Spring goals include rounding out his short and intermediate game. Gets off the ground quickly and attacks passes at their highest point. He camped with Ohio State in early June and was much improved in that outing compared to his performance at The Opening regional camp at the end of April. Coach (Ryan) Day and Coach (Brian) Hartline and the environment and how the fans support you. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Ballard begins to feel and look less like a freshman, both to himself and the players and coaches around him. 100% committed to The Ohio State University #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/tForgFZNzN Is the son of Christina March and Jamaal Ballard. 4 in-state recruit in the class, Ballard's. Hometown Massillon, Ohio. It is a great problem for OSU to have, but a challenge for the individual players. While he still faces plenty of competition on Ohio State's receiver. Yet he also does not want to be labeled as merely a deep threat. Led the Tigers to three consecutive Division II state title games Well get better at being balanced, and that comes with growing together over a season.. 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 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. 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. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Jack was one of the few guys who actually played in high school, McCord said. 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. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 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. As a freshman, Ballard played in three games and had one reception for four yards from backup quarterback Kyle McCord against Akron. Egbuka verged on becoming one of the nations best kickoff return threats and already has a couple of receiving highlights to his name. That presumption turned out to be accurate, but that doesnt mean this recruitment was always a sure thing for Ohio State. In his final season at Washington, he helped his team win 10-straight games to advance to the Division II state championship game. 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 records for the legendary Massillon Tigers. 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Formations and calls become second nature. The Buckeyes and defensive line coach Larry Johnson look to be a major player for a top five prospect in the 2024 class. One name that hasnt been mentioned enough is Jayden Ballard. Youre Nuts: Who will replace C.J. 15 wideout and the No. Hes had a nice offseason. By 11W Staff on September 27, 2020 at 8:05 am @11w. Gambling problem? OSU was the first school to offer Ballard, and he has been 100% committed ever since. 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.). 2021 wide receiver Jayden Ballard has committed to Ohio State. Five-star DL from Florida has Ohio State easily top two in his recruitment. 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. Ballard went through his recruitment quietly, and he went through spring camp quietly. He's been working hard, and now he has been welcomed into the brotherhood as a member . Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports. Jayden Ballards my guy and I cant wait to see him take off, former Ohio State receiver Chris Olave said at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis last week. As a junior, caught 68 passes for 1,202 yards and 18 touchdowns while averaging 80.1 yards per game The 6-foot-2, 175-pound prospect racked up most of that yardage on a long reception toward the end of the first quarter, breaking free behind the defense and corralling a pass inside the 10-yard line. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). It's not personal, the ambivalence he felt about meeting with the media this past Thursday after Ohio State. If I do make a mistake, I get better from there.. So theres always a lot of talk going on about that., Point guard: Jordan Hancock or Evan Pryor. *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). Gets off the ground quickly and attacks passes at their highest point. 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 . JSN does, and will continue to do, everything for Ohio State. Over 20,000 fans attend annually with a more TV viewers then any other all-star game combined. 3 overall player in the state of Ohio 4 receiver, No. Everyone wants to be a baller. We will continue to watch and read about those guys development as the year progresses, and I can only imagine the things they are cooking up in that WR lab. 6-3, probably 200 pounds now, so he 's somebody that provide! 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