Which is fine, because a lot of other people have no problem talking up Ballard these days. 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. Go Bucks! 6. Ballard was the No. Good athlete who also excels on the basketball court. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports. Can get down the field and take the top off a defense. As a result, really talented players like Jayden Ballard may fall off some peoples radar. In his final season at Washington, he helped his team win 10-straight games to advance to the Division II state championship game. Over 20,000 fans attend annually with a more TV viewers then any other all-star game combined. 2023 Ohio State University. Se was proud of me and knew what I can do to put myself in position to play in this game.. Status Signed Ohio State 06/21/2019. Despite being ranked behind Egbuka and Harrison Jr., Ballard was a certified stud coming out of high school. 1 running back TreVeyon Henderson, five-star quarterback Kyle McCord, five-star offensive lineman Donovan Jackson, Top247 cornerback Jakailin Johnson, Top247 defensive tackle Mike Hall, Top247 cornerback Jordan Hancock, Top247 linebacker Reid Carrico, Top247 running back Evan Pryor, Top247 receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and four-star defensive lineman Tyleik Williams. The bigger strides, though, are mental. Harrison had already served notice of his arrival last spring and in preseason camp, then capped his freshman season with a huge Rose Bowl performance. Formations and calls become second nature. Jayden Ballard working out at Ohio State in June of 2018. 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. Height: 6-2 (69%*) Weight: 196 (36%*) All Ohio State Draft prospects. Redshirt freshman receiver Jayden Ballard (10) was recognized as one of Ohio State's most improved players of the offseason.David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com. National Avg Rating: 93.7 ? "Jayden's really good, too," star Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave said. 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. College Football Survivor Show. pic.twitter.com/h71pxjQzG0. (Emekas) a deep-threat receiver, too. Ballard took inspiration from his classmates performance. 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. And now that hes the receivers coach, its gotten even stronger, Ballard said. 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. 2021 wide receiver Jayden Ballard has committed to Ohio State. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. 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. Jayden Ballard starred at Massillon Washington High School before becoming a Buckeye, just as Devin Smith did before him. 8 receiver in the country out of Massillon Washington High School, catching 25 touchdown passes over his final two high school seasons. 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. So what has he done since December to draw such praise from a soon-to-be first-round NFL Draft pick? Jack was one of the few guys who actually played in high school, McCord said. 100% committed to The Ohio State University #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/tForgFZNzN 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.). Coach Hartline is a very good recruiter and he knows what type of players he needs. 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. As a freshman, Ballard played in three games and had one reception for four yards from backup quarterback Kyle McCord against Akron. Yet he also does not want to be labeled as merely a deep threat. Odds & lines subject to change. 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). Despite being a top-100 player in his recruiting class, Ballard has not always been hyped up like some of his WR peers. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. 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. He is an OSU Scholar-Athlete who is majoring in sport coaching, rec and physical education 6-2, 170 | Class of 2021. 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 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Playing time, really for the next couple of years, will be hard to come by for any young wide receiver at Ohio State. So if you (we) havent done so already, it sounds like its time to raise your expectations for this redshirt freshman. Stay tuned to BuckeyesNow and all of our social media outlets (@BuckeyesNowSI) on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for continued coverage! 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. During the Buckeye Bash, Sawyer played against Pryor, Henderson and Tyleik Williams in King of the Court at a park near his home in Pickerington during the Buckeye Bash. So theres always a lot of talk going on about that., Point guard: Jordan Hancock or Evan Pryor. Youre Nuts: Who will replace C.J. Hes a great receiver as well. Get the latest Ohio State Buckeyes merchandise: Heres where you can order Ohio State football gear online, including jerseys, T-shirts, hoodies, hats and much more. Five-star DL from Florida has Ohio State easily top two in his recruitment. Follow on Social Media 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. They were excited and my mom was crying she was so excited. Im looking forward to just having fun, Ballard said of the upcoming experience. He is 6'2" - 175 lbs. Not to sound like a broken record, but the amount of talent - and character - that Hartline and Day have amassed, is staggering. He enrolled in classes in Jan. 2021 and went through spring drills Tracks the ball well in the air and wins in contested situations. Unfortunately for Ballard, despite his clear talent, it will be incredibly tough for him to ever become a No. Hauled in seven passes for 150 yards and three touchdowns in a regional final win over Perry All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Ohio State's passing game may have taken a hit. 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. You likely won't see Ballard on the field much this upcoming season outside of a few potential garbage time snaps, but his time will come if he is as good as his scouting report says. 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. 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. Gambling problem? Well get better at being balanced, and that comes with growing together over a season.. 1 receiver in college. 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. Ballard, who was not made available for comments afterward, finished with three catches for 39 yards. 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. Has the potential to develop into and NFL prospect. When you look at the receiver room, the biggest growth from last year to this year is definitely Jayden Ballard, Harrison said. It's not personal, the ambivalence he felt about meeting with the media this past Thursday after Ohio State. Once he develops his route running, he's going to be one of the best in the country.. and plays Wide Receiver. Ballard has the potential to come from further back in the pack, and develop into a real contributor for this OSU offense. Odds & lines subject to change. Ballard opened the box with his parents at home. 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 . 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. Welcome to an ongoing series here at Land-Grant Holy Land Freshman Focus. Owns the following personal best: 10.89 100, 22.77 200, 6-0 high jump, and 21-9 1/4 long jump. 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. That being the case, now is a great time to introduce you to Ohio States incredibly talented freshman class. Shows fluidity in his route running. Whats up with Johnson, Jackson and Scott? 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. Well see.. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. We all know he has the speed and he can run probably the fastest on the team right now, but the route-running ability hes improved on since last year.. A top-100 prospect who was rated as the nations No. B1G WBB Week 10: Indiana and Maryland battle, Ohio State shines in award predictions, A larger coaching role should lead to a larger recruiting role for Brian Hartline and Ohio State, Why is this News? 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. Invited to play in the Army All-American Bowl Overall Rating: 78.8 / 100. I stopped after my freshman year to focus on football. (Kyle) can really shoot. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Birm/Lettermen Row). 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. 4-star wide receiver Jayden Ballard joins the Buckeyes from Massillon. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. He's been working hard, and now he has been welcomed into the brotherhood as a member . In-state recruiting has always been a huge point of emphasis for Ohio State, and that has not changed under Ryan Day. In just 18 passes, he soon-to-be third year player threw for 319 yards and two touchdowns. Ballard makes the two-hour trip south from Massillon to Columbus as the nation's No. To him, the legacy he. If I do make a mistake, I get better from there.. Thatll be pretty dangerous. That is the position vacated by Olave, who is someone he admired and wants to emulate. 2 prospect in Ohio and No. Ballard said he is working behind third-year Julian Fleming as the Z receiver. Coming off a terrific spring and is among the next wave of talented receivers coming through Ohio State 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. The 6-foot-2 and 195-pound Ballard hails from Massillon (Ohio . I feel more confident, Ballard said. JSN does, and will continue to do, everything for Ohio State. Week 12: Ohio State vs. Michigan, at noon Nov. 26, Columbus, Ohio. Well, the roster still says hes 6-2, 195 pounds, but he concurs with Olaves assessment of his physical progress. Harrison Jr. showed out in the Rose Bowl, and physically, is unlike any other WR on the OSU roster. Once we get up there and get to play, the truth will come out. 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. As a junior, caught 68 passes for 1,202 yards and 18 touchdowns while averaging 80.1 yards per game A member of the Ohio MaxPreps All-State team (Marvins) kind of a guy that does all the routes and opens up his route tree more, and he can track the ball like I can, too. 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. Bonding with all the Ohio State commits going into the game and really having fun before I go to Ohio State.. What Melton, Stover tell us about footballs defense, The defenses new position could help new stars emerge: Lesmerises. This years version will be played on Jan. 2. Twitter: @J_Ball21 Position Wide Receiver. Jayden committed to Ohio State in June of 2019 after also . Ballard and Massillon Washington pull away to defeat Benedictine, 28-10, Friday evening at home. Helped his team with 10 straight games during the 2020 season and advance to the Division II state championship game 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. Now, as a senior, Ballard is trying to leave as much of an imprint on Massillon's basketball program as possible in the nine games he will play before leaving for Columbus. He was the No. 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. He is a 4-star recruit according. Became Massillons all-time leader in career receiving yards and touchdown receptions in 2020 BuckeyesNow visited Ohio State 2021 commit and SI All-American candidate Jayden Ballard Friday night, as his Massillon Washington team pulled away for a 28-10 victory over Benedictine High School from Cleveland. Coach (Ryan) Day and Coach (Brian) Hartline and the environment and how the fans support you. 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. Long-strider with solid timed speed. That presumption turned out to be accurate, but that doesnt mean this recruitment was always a sure thing for Ohio State. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Hell have to back up his smack talk. Minutes on the field will have to be earned, but four-star freshman Jayden Ballard will be up for the task. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. I think the first night on campus well get a little pickup game going. It was very exciting, Ballard said. Skull Session: Kamryn Babb Says Goodbye New (I Think?) Coach (Brian) Hartline knows what hes doing, added Moore, when asked about Ballards development leading into college. The relationship between Ballard and Ohio State really didnt kick into gear until the Buckeyes 2019 spring game when Ballard visited with his parents. 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. Massillon led just 7-3 at halftime, but opened up the contest throughout the second half despite a relatively quiet evening (statistically, at least) from the future Buckeye wide receiver. Ballard says hes set to enroll early in Columbus. 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. Jayden is in his second year with the program and has four seasons of eligibility 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? I dont know if he told you about that, but he can pull from deep. 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. It is easy to see why. 2021 wide receiver Jayden Ballard has committed to Ohio State. Wide receiver Jayden Ballard became the 14th member of Ohio State's 2021 recruiting class to have his black striped removed, . He could be a great complement to JSN, Harrison Jr., and others. Hes a deep threat, and once he develops his route running, hes going to be one of the best in the country.. 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. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound Ballard is tabbed by the Top247 as the nations No. Prep Tracker: Jayden Ballard's Trick Pass Play Buoys Late Comeback, Gabe Powers Leads Defensive Charge, Mike Hall Set to Return From Injury. 9 Smith did while piling up 2,500 receiving yards and becoming a second-round draft pick. 1 receiver in college. 15 wideout and the No. 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. Ballard had offers from schools like Michigan State and Notre Dame, but he seemed to be a near lock for Ohio State throughout the majority of his young recruitment so far, as Ohio State wide. BuckeyesNow visited Ohio State 2021 commit and SI All-American candidate Jayden Ballard Friday night, as his Massillon Washington team pulled away for a 28-10 victory over Benedictine High School . The Buckeyes and defensive line coach Larry Johnson look to be a major player for a top five prospect in the 2024 class. While Olave and Wilson moved on, Ballard knows the depth chart remains top-heavy. Five-star DL from Florida has Ohio State easily top two in his recruitment. He is the best WR in college football, and I refuse to hear otherwise. Obviously becoming the top wide receiver at Ohio State is quite a difficult task. 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 ? Hes 6-3, probably like 200 pounds now and he has that body frame. See, Ballard is fine with making noise, especially if it prompts someone else to do the talking. We have another Ohio State newcomer lose his black stripe on Tuesday to become an "official" Buckeye. 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 Columbus Dispatchs Bill Rabinowitz compared him to Devin Smith, Day referenced Ballards big-play ability. Youre Nuts: Who will replace C.J. Is Jayden Ballard a sleeping giant for the Ohio State football team? 1 receiver at a place as loaded at the position group like Ohio State is. Ballard is one of quite a few of Ohio States 2021 signees who excel in basketball. Find your friends on Facebook. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Shows fluidity in his route running. Tracks the ball well in the air and wins in contested situations. Ballard begins to feel and look less like a freshman, both to himself and the players and coaches around him. Jayden committed to Ohio State in June of 2019 after also fielding offers from Penn State and Michigan State. 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. Is the son of Christina March and Jamaal Ballard. 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. Gets off the ground quickly and attacks passes at their highest point. 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. So now its time to go put it on the field.. Gambling problem? Podcast, Teams to watch as spring football begins: Survivor podcast. They did just that. Ballard fielded multiple questions about comparisons to former Massillon and Buckeye receiver Devin Smith. Hes had a nice offseason. 4 in-state recruit in the class, Ballard's. Ballards OSU bio lists him as the former #8 WR in the country, while 247 Sports had him ranked 15th. Ballard opened the box with his parents at home. If supporting an indie site is your thing, please considerbecoming a 12th Warrior,buying our merch, or contributing in other ways. 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. Thats huge for him, and hes somebody that could provide a huge, huge boost to our offense because he does have the ability. 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 !! Ballard only played in one game . My dad always pushed me so Im used to (how Hartline will coach). Sawyer, who laughs and says Im by far the best basketball player. They all know it, too, says he has Chrisman as the enforcer, the bruiser and that TreVeyon Henderson would likely be the sixth man. 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. Support cleveland.com. 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. The wide receiver room within the Ohio State football program is overflowing with talent. Spring goals include rounding out his short and intermediate game. Just a few days before he signed his national letter of intent, Ballard took a few minutes to talk with us about the upcoming signing. 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