Jayden Ballard
Jayden Ballard
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Career Arc
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rich Rodriguez
How he plays
2026 Outlook
West Virginia
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · West Virginia
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -16 net (34 in / 50 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
West Virginia · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #63 · 2026 recruiting class #25
Background
High School Played safety and wide receiver for coach Jason Harrell at Manchester High Earned Class 6 Second Team All-State honors as a linebacker Named Manchester’s Defensive MVP in 2025 As a senior, recorded 48 tackles, two sacks, 10 tackles for loss and an interception As a receiver, he has 12...