All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for January 18, 2023, Ohio State mens basketball vs. Nebraska: Game preview and prediction. Shows fluidity in his route running. And now that hes the receivers coach, its gotten even stronger, Ballard said. (Birm/Lettermen Row). 4-star wide receiver Jayden Ballard joins the Buckeyes from Massillon. 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. More info: Massillon Washington High School - Massillon Tigers / WR, CB / Class of 2021 / Massillon, OH Wide receiver Jayden Ballard became the 14th member of Ohio State's 2021 recruiting class to have his black striped removed, . When you look at the receiver room, the biggest growth from last year to this year is definitely Jayden Ballard, Harrison said. 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 . Youre Nuts: Who will replace C.J. Playing time, really for the next couple of years, will be hard to come by for any young wide receiver at Ohio State. Redshirt freshman receiver Jayden Ballard was the first one to replace Smith-Njigba along with Emeka Egbuka and Marvin Harrison Jr. Live updates: Live blog: In the second quarter it's Notre Dame 10, Ohio State 7. I mean, come on, everyone growing up wants to be the baller dunking and hitting threes and whatnot, Sawyer said. While Olave and Wilson moved on, Ballard knows the depth chart remains top-heavy. Hes a great receiver as well. 15 wideout and the No. 9 Smith did while piling up 2,500 receiving yards and becoming a second-round draft pick. See, Ballard is fine with making noise, especially if it prompts someone else to do the talking. 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 Hell have to back up his smack talk. 1 receiver in college. Ballard fielded multiple questions about comparisons to former Massillon and Buckeye receiver Devin Smith. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. Massillon relied heavily on the run game and a strong defensive effort, recording three interceptions and scoring all four TDs on the ground. Currently more of a deep ball threat than one who will make a ton of plays after the catch. He now even wears the same No. Five-star DL from Florida has Ohio State easily top two in his recruitment. Odds & lines subject to change. 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. Still needs to builk up, but is well developed in his lower body. Shows fluidity in his route running. Today we feature Jayden Ballard from Washington High School in Massillon, OH. Ballard is Ohio States third commitment in the Class of 2021 and the first receiver committed in that class. (Birm/Lettermen Row) Ballard got there as quickly as he gets to a top speed on a deep route. Bonding with all the Ohio State commits going into the game and really having fun before I go to Ohio State.. I dont know if he told you about that, but he can pull from deep. Hes had a nice offseason. Formations and calls become second nature. All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for January 18, 2023, Ohio State mens basketball vs. Nebraska: Game preview and prediction. Five-star DL from Florida has Ohio State easily top two in his recruitment. Which is fine, because a lot of other people have no problem talking up Ballard these days. 6. 44 prospect overall. Find your friends on Facebook. Ballard opened the box with his parents at home. Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. Gets off the ground quickly and attacks passes at their highest point. Ballard was also a four-star recruit when he was coming out of high school back in 2021. Very natural pass catcher who can adjust to passes and make difficult grabs. Overall Rank: #190 Position Rank: #15 (WR) 40 time: seconds. The wide receiver room within the Ohio State football program is overflowing with talent. Jayden Ballard Excited for Pretty Dangerous Receiver Group, Finding Out Basketball Starting Five Among 2021 Signees, Bucks in Desperate Need of Win At Nebraska, Offense Sputters for Second Straight Game, Former Oregon State Quarterback Tristan Gebbia Transferring to Ohio State, Ohio State Captain Kamryn Babb Wont Use Final Year of Eligibility: "I Am Excited to Start the Next Chapter That God Has For Me". 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. Height: 6-2 (69%*) Weight: 196 (36%*) All Ohio State Draft prospects. Skull Session: Kamryn Babb Says Goodbye New (I Think?) Good athlete who also excels on the basketball court. Has the potential to develop into and NFL prospect. 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. Every scholarship receiver had a table to himself in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. He totaled one reception for four yards as a third-string option. Is the son of Christina March and Jamaal Ballard. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Stay tuned to BuckeyesNow and all of our social media outlets (@BuckeyesNowSI) on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for continued coverage! COLUMBUS The Buckeyes have landed a commitment from one of Ohios best athletes. To him, the legacy he. As the No. Still needs to builk up, but is well developed in his lower body. Ballards OSU bio lists him as the former #8 WR in the country, while 247 Sports had him ranked 15th. Redshirt freshman receiver Jayden Ballard (10) was recognized as one of Ohio State's most improved players of the offseason.David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com. 15 wide receiver and 99th overall recruit in the 2021 class. OSU was the first school to offer Ballard, and he has been 100% committed ever since. 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. Ballard was the No. That receiver is Jayden Ballard. Its played inside the Alamo Dome every January in San Antonio, Texas with NBC bringing the national broadcast. 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. Thats not a valid source. Can get down the field and take the top off a defense. Not to sound like a broken record, but the amount of talent - and character - that Hartline and Day have amassed, is staggering. Ballard is an Ohio native, hailing from Massillon Washington High School, and has been already been a Buckeye for nearly two years. Im looking forward to just having fun, Ballard said of the upcoming experience. Whats up with Johnson, Jackson and Scott? Jayden is in his second year with the program and has four seasons of eligibility It is easy to see why. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Jayden Ballard starred at Massillon Washington High School before becoming a Buckeye, just as Devin Smith did before him. 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 Jayden Ballard is my guy, Chris Olave said. (Our relationship is) really strong. Point guard: TreVeyon Henderson or Evan Pryor, Ive never seen (Trey and Evan) play, but Im pretty sure they would be good point guards, Harrison said. The Buckeyes and defensive line coach Larry Johnson look to be a major player for a top five prospect in the 2024 class. Support cleveland.com. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. He is a 4-star recruit according. 99 overall player in 2021. And if Olave and Day are gassing a player up, we should probably pay close attention especially since Olave knows a thing or two about rocketing up the depth chart. News never stops. Gambling problem? Week 6: Ohio State vs. Michigan State, Oct. 8, East Lansing, Mich. Week 7: Ohio State vs. Iowa, Oct. 22, Columbus, Ohio. 2 prospect in Ohio and No. And while Harrison and Egbuka continue to receive most of the attention, Ballard is working to become a better player. Ballard only played in one game . As a freshman, Ballard played in three games and had one reception for four yards from backup quarterback Kyle McCord against Akron. As the No. 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). And speaking of Hartline, thats a relationship that continues to stand on firm ground throughout the years, and Ballard is ready to get coached up by one of the nations top assistants. Once he develops his route running, he's going to be one of the best in the country.. His name is being mentioned by the likes of Chris Olave and Ryan Day, a few guys you might be familiar with. Its not personal, the ambivalence he felt about meeting with the media this past Thursday after Ohio State footballs second spring practice. Ballard now enters the 2022 season still projected to play behind a number of other wide receivers, but this time around, his name is coming up as a player to keep our eyes on. 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. In-state recruiting has always been a huge point of emphasis for Ohio State, and that has not changed under Ryan Day. While he continues to round into shape, Ballards underlying physical skills are drawing attention as well. The Columbus Dispatchs Bill Rabinowitz compared him to Devin Smith another former Buckeye from Massillon and I couldnt agree more (not that Rabinowitz needs my affirmation). 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. Minutes on the field will have to be earned, but four-star freshman Jayden Ballard will be up for the task. Offensive news from spring camp opener: Podcast, Was Georgias defense enhanced by combine? Podcast, Teams to watch as spring football begins: Survivor podcast. 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. He opens up his route tree as well.. We really like the way Jayden Ballards come on, offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said. 2023 Ohio State University. We have another Ohio State newcomer lose his black stripe on Tuesday to become an "official" Buckeye. Jayden Ballard, Ohio State, Wide Receiver Jayden Ballard NCAA Pos WR Height 6-2 Weight 175 Evaluation Timeline Prospect Info High School Washington City Massillon, OH Exp 2021 - . Helped his team with 10 straight games during the 2020 season and advance to the Division II state championship game 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. 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. Has to get stronger and keep working through the route tree, but a very talented athlete who can be a No. Ballard has the potential to come from further back in the pack, and develop into a real contributor for this OSU offense. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. (Kyle) can really shoot. I think I fit in well, just have to work hard and be the best I can be at my position.. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). 4 in-state recruit in the class, Ballards commitment solidified Ryan Day and his staff locking up the top four players in Ohio in the cycle. All rights reserved. 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 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. Hes 6-3, probably 200 pounds now, so he's got that body frame, and he's a deep threat. And as for Sawyer leaving Harrison off his list? He was the No. 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. Latest on Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jayden Ballard including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Harrison Jr. showed out in the Rose Bowl, and physically, is unlike any other WR on the OSU roster. National Avg Rating: 93.7 ? Position Wide Receiver. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. What Melton, Stover tell us about footballs defense, The defenses new position could help new stars emerge: Lesmerises. 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. Stroud as Ohio States quarterback? 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. School Preferences School Interest Offer Official Visit Ohio State Committed 6/21/2019 And he signed before either of those classmates, which is further evidence that Hartline and Day have been intrigued by his potential for some time. Despite being ranked behind Egbuka and Harrison Jr., Ballard was a certified stud coming out of high school. By 11W Staff on September 27, 2020 at 8:05 am @11w. Gets off the ground quickly and attacks passes at their highest point. 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. Jayden was rated as the number eight wide receiver in the country, and the number three overall player in the Buckeye State. Jayden Ballard. As a result, really talented players like Jayden Ballard may fall off some peoples radar. 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 ? Ballard, who was not made available for comments afterward, finished with three catches for 39 yards. Egbuka verged on becoming one of the nations best kickoff return threats and already has a couple of receiving highlights to his name. Regardless of overall class rank, Ballard was a unanimous top-5 player in the state of Ohio and committed to Ohio State during the summer of 2019. Stars emerge: Lesmerises has not changed under Ryan Day the Alamo Dome every January in San,. 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