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Jake Ballard

TE

Jake Ballard plays TE in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2013 with ARI, capping a 4-season NFL career. He graded out among the best TEs in the league last season — a 74.6 ScoutIndex Rating, the 91st percentile at the position. His size stands out most — the 97th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 45 catches for 679 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Size

6'6", 275#

College

Ohio State

Draft

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Seasons

2010–2013

2013 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
58.4

77th percentile among TEs · limited sample

5 games · 9 targets

Role×0.14-0.39
Hands×0.1+1.45
Volume×0.12-0.64
Total EPA×0.22+0.06
EPA/target×0.3+1.22
Yards/target×0.12+0.41

2013 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size97▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands81▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat35▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability66▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share45▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share36▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency93▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume39▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013ARI58.457752
2011NYG74.614386044

Career profile

Jake Ballard has appeared in 19 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NYG (2011), ARI (2013).

As a receiver he has caught 45 passes for 679 yards and 6 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2011 with NYG: 604 yards and 4 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2011: a 74.6, in the 91st percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2013 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
2
1.0/g
16
8/g
1
Away3
5
1.7/g
59
20/g
1
In division2
2
1.0/g
18
9/g
1
Out of division3
5
1.7/g
57
19/g
1
In wins4
6
1.5/g
74
19/g
1
In losses1
1
1.0/g
1
1/g
1
On grass4
6
1.5/g
58
15/g
2
On turf1
1
1.0/g
17
17/g
0
Indoors2
2
1.0/g
16
8/g
1
Outdoors3
5
1.7/g
59
20/g
1

2013 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 10HOU1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD49.9
Week 11JAX1 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD57.8
Week 15TEN3 rec, 13 yds, 1 TD54
Week 16SEA1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD48
Week 17SF1 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD60.1

Jake Ballard — common questions

What position does Jake Ballard play?
Jake Ballard is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Jake Ballard played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jake Ballard has played for NYG (2011), ARI (2013).
Where did Jake Ballard go to college?
Jake Ballard played college football at Ohio State.
How many touchdowns has Jake Ballard scored?
Jake Ballard has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (6 receiving).
What is Jake Ballard's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jake Ballard rated 58.4 for 2013, the 77th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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