Southeast Missouri State University Athletics

2020: Appeared in six games, primarily on special teams.

2019: Played in all 13 games, primarily on special teams…Recorded four tackles…Posted one solo tackle and assisted on three others…Collected a season-high two tackles at Missouri (9/14).

Memphis: Redshirted as a walk-on at the University of Memphis in 2018...Spent time on the practice squad at running back and switched positions to linebacker.

Prep: Three-year starter at Milan High School...Helped the Bulldogs to three-straight Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Division I Class 3A state playoffs appearances...The team advanced to the quarterfinal round his sophomore season in 2015...Was a member of three squads that posted a combined 24-13 record, including two nine-win seasons (9-4 in 2015; 9-3 in 2016)...Rushed for over 4,000 yards and 48 touchdowns in his career...Played in the West Tennessee All-Star Game following his senior season...Was named the Jackson Sun Player of the Week for his 232-yard, one-touchdown effort against Bolivar Central during his senior campaign...Attended the The Opening and NIKE summer camps.

Personal: Born January 4, 2000...Majoring in General Studies...Son of Anthony and Tawanna Ballard.