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WR Jayden Ballard (Official Thread)

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As I've said multiple times in different recruits' threads: It's always great to get a homegrown talent. It's even more great (to me) when we get one from one of Ohio's traditional powerhouse programs. Massillon certainly qualifies.
 
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BALLARD QUIET, BUT TRICK PLAY BUOYS COMEBACK
Massillon Washington (Ohio) receiver Jayden Ballard has a shot at making his way into five-star territory as he has continued to play well in his senior season.

Even though he was quiet on Friday night, though, with just two catches for 16 yards, it was a pass from Ballard that provided the spark the defending Division II state champions needed to get past St. Ignatius.

After pulling to within a 14-12 deficit with a little more than seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, Ballard took an end around handoff in the backfield on the ensuing two-point conversion attempt. He then pulled up and lofted a soft toss into the end zone to knot the game up, and two plays later Washington took a decisive seven-point lead after forcing a turnover en route to a 21-14 win.



“Those guys play hard,” Tigers head coach Nate Moore told the Massillon Independent's Chris Easterling. “I’ve said that from the start. Led by the senior class. These guys just play hard, man. You just let everything play out.”
 
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Ballard is a very good h.s. receiver but with "5 star" being a stat driven award he doesn't seem to have a good shot. I think a big part of that is due to the offensive personnel this season dictating Coach Moore changing his playcalling...noone's fault, just a good coach doing what he needs to do to keep winning.
 
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Akron Rick said:
Ballard is a very good h.s. receiver but with "5 star" being a stat driven award he doesn't seem to have a good shot. I think a big part of that is due to the offensive personnel this season dictating Coach Moore changing his playcalling...noone's fault, just a good coach doing what he needs to do to keep winning.
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Disagree, stats have something to do with 5stars, but the camp circuit has even more to do with it. Guys have been known to put up above average stats but blown away camps and became 5stars. I dont think Ballard was a camp guy. Seemed to work on his craft on his own and was content with his OSU commitment
 
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Massillon (Ohio) Washington Top247 receiver Jayden Ballard was awarded his jersey to play in the All-American Bowl this week.

Ballard opened the box with his parents at home.

“It was very exciting,” Ballard said. “They were excited and my mom was crying she was so excited. Se was proud of me and knew what I can do to put myself in position to play in this game.”
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Ballard is one of 12 Buckeyes invited to play in the game alongside five-star defensive end Jack Sawyer, the nation’s No. 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.

“I’m looking forward to just having fun,” Ballard said of the upcoming experience. “Bonding with all the Ohio State commits going into the game and really having fun before I go to Ohio State.”
 
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