2012 DRAFT GUIDE

	#88 Jake Ballard
		Pos: Tight End NFL Team: NWE Injury: OK		Experience: 3 College: Ohio State Height: 78 Weight: 275 Born: 12/21/1987

Year	Tm	Gm	Catch	Yds	TDs	Tgt	Rush	Yds	TDs	Fum
2011	NYG	14	38	604	4	61	0	0	0	0
2010	NYG	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Summary

Tight End Rank: #45All Players: #321

Ballard didn't play at all last season because of a major knee injury. He will battle for a roster spot this season. If he can prove he is healthy, Ballard could have a fairly big role with the Patriots, especially early in the season. Ballard has plenty of upside, especially if you consider he caught 38 passes for 604 yards as a rookie. Ballard doesn't have great speed but runs pretty good routes and makes plays in the passing game. He also is a willing blocker that should improve in that area over time.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

Ballard is worth a late-round look. He could get some increased playing time early in the season with the Patriots dealing with injuries at tight end to their top two tight ends. If healthy, he could be a factor in a passing game that utilizes the tight end. He is going to be a boom or bust pick, though.

comments about Jake Ballard

Notes

Apr 14 02:33 pm

The New England Patriots will be cautious with TE Jake Ballard (knee) during offseason workouts because he is coming back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Ballard will be ready for the start of the regular season and some believe he could be a full participant in the workouts.
Fantasy Impact: Ballard has a chance for a big role in the Patriots' offense, an offense that utilizes the tight end often.
Source: KFFL.com

Feb 17 01:23 pm

New England Patriots TE Jake Ballard (knee) is doing well in his rehab from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and is expected to compete for a roster spot during training camp.
Source: KFFL.com

Jun 23 08:33 pm

New England Patriots TE Jake Ballard (knee) projects to spend part of 2012, if not all, recovering from a major knee injury.
Source: KFFL.com

Jun 14 12:43 pm

New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese felt the team was not going to lose TE Jake Ballard on waivers to the New England Patriots. 'Yes, we thought that he would clear,' Reese said. 'It's rare but it's not the first time something like that has happened. It's disappointing for us that we didn't get him back. He did a tremendous job for us and we hope he gets well soon and that he can finish his career, whether it's with New England or whatever team he ends up with. It was disappointing, but that does happen, every blue moon.'
Source: KFFL.com

Jun 13 06:43 pm

New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin is not happy that the team lost TE Jake Ballard on waivers to the New England Patriots. 'Discouraged is a minor description,' Coughlin said. 'Very disappointing. I am not going to have a lot to say about that one, just the fact that we are disappointed. We are very disappointed.' New York was high on Ballard despite the fact that he would miss this season with a knee injury.
Fantasy Impact: Yeah, it was surprising to see the Giants cut ties with their young starter from last season. He still has a decent future going forward.
Source: KFFL.com

Jun 12 05:13 pm

The New England Patriots claimed TE Jake Ballard off waivers from the New York Giants Tuesday, June 12, according to Ballard's agent.
Fantasy Impact: And the Patriots add another tight end to the roster. This wasn't the best landing spot for Ballard to get a lot of playing time going forward.
Source: KFFL.com

Jun 11 05:23 pm

Blake Baratz, agent for free-agent TE Jake Ballard (Giants), said the New York Giants have every intention of re-signing Ballard.
Source: KFFL.com

Jun 11 04:13 pm

The New York Giants have waived TE Jake Ballard (knee) because of a failed physical.
Fantasy Impact: His knee must be really messed up. Don't expect Ballard to play at all this season.
Source: KFFL.com

Apr 11 12:23 pm

New York Giants TE Jake Ballard (knee) had to undergo microfracture surgery to repair cartilage in addition to his surgery to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament this offseason. He knows he is facing a tough rehab but hopes to return to the team by Week 9.
Source: KFFL.com

Mar 08 01:13 pm

New York Giants exclusive rights free-agent TE Jake Ballard and CB Bruce Johnson have signed their tender offers. Both will receive a one-year deal worth $540,000.
Source: KFFL.com

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