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
Methodology77th percentile among TEs · limited sample
5 games · 9 targets
2013 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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)
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)
- Most receiving yards in a game81 on 5 catches vs BUF, 2011 Week 6
2013 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 16 8/g | 1 |
| Away | 3 | 5 1.7/g | 59 20/g | 1 |
| In division | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 18 9/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 3 | 5 1.7/g | 57 19/g | 1 |
| In wins | 4 | 6 1.5/g | 74 19/g | 1 |
| In losses | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 1 1/g | 1 |
| On grass | 4 | 6 1.5/g | 58 15/g | 2 |
| On turf | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 17 17/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 16 8/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 3 | 5 1.7/g | 59 20/g | 1 |
2013 game log
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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