| Christian
Ballard
Scout.com Headlines: |
NW Postgame: AUDIO - Christian Ballard
Iowa Defensive tackle Discusses First Loss of Season
-by HawkeyeInsider.com
Nov 7, 2009 |
IU Postgame: AUDIO - Christian Ballard
Iowa Defensive Tackle Discusses Another Win
-by HawkeyeInsider.com
Oct 31, 2009 |
UW Postgame: AUDIO - Christian Ballard
Iowa Defensive Tackle Speaks About Slowing Wisconsin
-by HawkeyeInsider.com
Oct 17, 2009 |
UW Week: AUDIO - Christian Ballard
Ballard talks on Tuesday
-by HawkeyeInsider.com
Oct 13, 2009 |
UM Postgame: AUDIO - Christian Ballard
Iowa Defensive Tackle Talks About Defeat of Wolverines
-by HawkeyeInsider.com
Oct 11, 2009 |
Arkansas St. Week: AUDIO - Christian Ballard
Hawkeye Tackle Speaks About On-Jon Training
-by HawkeyeInsider.com
Sep 29, 2009 |
PSU Postgame: AUDIO - Christian Ballard
Hawkeye Tackle Speaks About Dominating Defense
-by HawkeyeInsider.com
Sep 27, 2009 |
Ballard's Move Inside Shows Selfless Side
Hawkeye Junior Focused on Team Success
-by HawkeyeInsider.com
Sep 1, 2009 |
UNI Week: Audio - Christian Ballard 
Ballard Talks About Move from End to Tackle
-by HawkeyeInsider.com
Sep 1, 2009 |
Iowa Media Day: AUDIO - Christian Ballard
Christian Ballard spoke with the media on Friday.
-by HawkeyeInsider.com
Aug 7, 2009 |
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Ht: 6-4
Wt: 275
40: 4.76
| Date of Birth: |
01/03/1989 |
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| 2007 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: DE |
Pos Rank: #10 |
Pos Rating:
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| Scout.com Player Evaluation: |
| STRENGTHS |
 Athleticism |
| Disengaging Skills |
| Pass Rushing Skills |
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| AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT |
 Techniques and Moves |
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| Ballard is talented enough to play TE or DE for anyone. Offensively, he’s a tremendous drive blocker who is quick off the ball, plays low, uses leverage and knows how to extend his arms and punish the defender. Ballard is also athletic with the ball, shows soft hands and good concentration. Defensively, he shows excellent pass rushing skills from the edge. He has a nasty first step and plays with discipline and holds his contain. |
| Biography: |
Ballard is a fine three-sport athlete that also excels in basketball and track. He'll be a three-year varsity starter in 2006. Christian's mother played volleyball at Temple. As a junior, in 10 games, Ballard caught 13 passes for 173 yards. On defense, he recorded 37 tackles (25 solo), six sacks, and blocked three kicks.
Coach's Comments - "Christian has been outstanding for us. If he can keep his weight at around 265-pounds, he'll be a good rush end or tight end at the next level. Christian made some very big plays for us and he's a weapon once he catches the football." -- Bob Lisher |
| Scout.com Combine Results (full list): |
| Location: | Iowa City |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Weight: | 280 |
| 40-Yard Dash: | 4.76 |
| Short Shuttle: | 4.59 |
| Vertical Jump: | 29.5" |
| 3-Cone: | 8.09 |
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