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Jake Ballard Scout.com Headlines:
Ballard Blocked Way To Parker Award
Senior tight end Jake Ballard split the Jim Parker Award for top offensive lineman.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Dec 8, 2009
Jard Work: Iowa Edition
Check out BSB staff writer Adam Jardy's annual Friday notebook.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Nov 13, 2009
In This Era, Rose Bowl Still Lofty Goal
Ohio State players, coaches talk Rose Bowl memories, what it would mean to win Saturday.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Nov 13, 2009
Jard Work: Browning Improving On Last Year
Check out BSB staff writer Adam Jardy's annual Friday notebook.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Oct 9, 2009
Talkin' Tressel: A Sickly Wisconsin Edition
The OSU head coach gives the latest on his sick players as the Buckeyes prepare for Wisconsin.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Oct 8, 2009
Overheard at Ohio State: Indiana Week
Cleaning out the notebook one day before Ohio State plays at Indiana
-by BuckeyeSports.com Oct 2, 2009
A Final Look Back At Navy
See what Justin Boren and others were saying after Ohio State's season opener.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Sep 7, 2009
Captains Decision Not Offensive To Buckeyes
Seniors Jake Ballard and Jim Cordle are not taking exception with not having an offensive captain.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Sep 2, 2009
Senior Leaders Say Vibe Is Different
In line for possible captaincies, Coleman, Ballard and Worthington say 2009 has been more spirited
-by BuckeyeSports.com Aug 4, 2009
Spring Game Notebook: Worthington Moves On
A collection of notes from Ohio State's spring game.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Apr 29, 2009
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Injury News:
Jard Work: Browning Improving On Last Year
-by BuckeyeSports.com Oct 9, 2009
Talkin' Tressel: A Sickly Wisconsin Edition
-by BuckeyeSports.com Oct 8, 2009

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Jake Ballard
Ht: 6-6.5 Wt: 255 40: 4.8
Position: OL, DL
Date of Birth: 12/02/1987
Year: Class of 2006
High School: Springboro HS
(Springboro, OH)
College: Ohio State

2006 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list):
Pos: TE Pos Rank: #6 Pos Rating:

Scout.com Player Evaluation:
One of the most versatile athletes in the Midwest. Many recruiters feel Ballard could be a great offensive lineman but he could get some looks at tight end or along the defensive line. Performed extremely well at the Scout.com All-America Combine in Akron this past May.


Biography:
Big-bodied player who is a fine athlete. Used to play basketball on the same AAU team as sophomore sensation O.J. Mayo of Cincinnati North College Hill. Played tight end and DE in high school but could be a OL as well. Has said he would rather play defense.

Scout.com Combine Results (full list):
Location: Akron
Year: 2005
Height: 6-6.5
Weight: 251
40-Yard Dash: 4.99
Short Shuttle: 4.28
Vertical Jump: 28.0"
3-Cone: 7.56
Broad Jump: 8-6

Schools of Interest:
SchoolInterest LevelOffer? Attended Camp?Visit DateSigned LOI?
Ohio State Verbal Yes   12/02/2005
Boston College No Interest Yes   None  
Cincinnati No Interest Yes   None  
Miami (Oh) No Interest Yes   None  
Michigan No Interest Yes   None