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 #85 Jake Ballard
 Pos: Tight End
NFL Team: NYG
Injury: Questionable
Injury Type: knee
 Experience: 1
College: Ohio State
Height: 78
Weight: 256
Born: 12/2/1987

Summary

Tight End Rank: #39   
Overall: #254

Ballard emerged as the surprise starter in New York, especially if you consider he was undrafted. Ballard played well in a starting role, though. He topped 600 yards and caught 38 passes. He had six games with 50-plus yards. Ballard did drop a few passes and isn't a great blocker just yet but showed a lot his rookie season. But he has some competition for playing time this year. Martellus Bennett will be Ballard's competition for the starting spot in New York. 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 might get a few less looks with Bennett around but we wouldn't count on him losing the starter's job. Bennett has underachieved throughout his career. Consider Ballard a low-end No. 2. He has the potential to finish with similar numbers to last season in a very good Giants passing game.

Notes

2012-04-11 12:23:12
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
2012-03-08 13:13:13
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
2012-02-25 23:23:09
New York Giants TE Jake Ballard (knee) underwent surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament Tuesday, Feb. 21. He suffered the injury in Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots Feb. 5. Ballard is expected to start the season on the Physically-Unable-To-Perform (PUP) list in 2012.
Fantasy Impact: Ballard has a chance to miss much of the 2012 season.
Source: KFFL.com
2012-02-08 10:33:00
New York Giants TE Jake Ballard (knee) suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the second half of Super Bowl XLVI. Ballard could start the 2012 season on the Physically Unable to Perform list alongside TE Travis Beckum (knee).
Fantasy Impact: This injury is worse than originally thought. He could miss some of the 2012 season.
2012-02-06 15:53:12
New York Giants TE Jake Ballard (knee) said he is not sure if he will need surgery on his injured knee in Super Bowl XLVI. Ballard tore his meniscus during the game and could not return.
Fantasy Impact: He avoided serious injury and should be fine for the coming season.
Source: KFFL.com
2012-02-06 08:53:11
New York Giants TE Jake Ballard (knee) may have injured his left meniscus in Super Bowl XLVI. He will undergo an MRI to determine the full extent of the injury.
Source: KFFL.com
2012-02-06 02:33:12
New York Giants TE Jake Ballard (knee) suffered a sprained knee during the fourth quarter of the team's Super Bowl XLVI win over the New England Patriots. He finished the game with two receptions for 10 yards receiving.
Fantasy Impact: He had knee issues down the stretch. Hopefully, some rest in the offseason will get him healthy for 2012.
Source: KFFL.com
2012-01-28 13:13:10
New York Giants TE Jake Ballard (knee) said he will not need to undergo surgery after the season to repair a partially torn posterior cruciate ligament.
Source: KFFL.com
2012-01-20 19:03:09
New York Giants TE Jake Ballard (knee) did not practice Friday, Jan. 20, and is questionable for the NFC Championship Game.
Source: KFFL.com
2012-01-20 16:23:09
Updating a previous report, New York Giants TE Jake Ballard (knee) had medication injected into his knee Thursday, Jan. 19, and is questionable for the NFC Championship Game this weekend. Ballard did not practice Friday, Jan. 20. However, he expects to play against the San Francisco 49ers. 'I'm not concerned,' Ballard said. 'I saw a doctor for a little bit last night and performed a procedure and I will be ready to go. They pulled me out to rest me for today.' Ballard said his knee won't heal until the offseason and it's easy to re-aggravate an injury such as the one he's dealing with.
Source: KFFL.com

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