Hartwick College Athletics

2017: Named Empire 8 Offensive Player of the Week on 10/9 … played in nine games for ’Wick made two starting appearances … ran for 442 yards on 84 carries … averaged 49.1 yards per game … averaged 5.3 yards per carry … scored two rushing touchdowns … made 15 catches for 126 yards with a touchdown … 8.4 yards per catch … ran the ball 22 times for 156 yards and a touchdown in victory over Morrisville State (10/7) … also made three receptions for 15 yards and a second score against the Mustangs … added 11 rushes for 64 yards and a score, and five catches for another 71 yards versus Utica (9/30) … 67 yards on 16 carries in win over Alfred State (9/9) … 61 yards on 16 carries against Hobart (10/14).

Prior to Hartwick: Attended Deposit High School … competed in football, basketball, track, and baseball … first team all-state in both football and basketball … broke school record for rushing yards in a season … combined to break track records in 400m relay, 1600m relay, and 3200m relay … played in Ernie Davis Classic.

Personal: Son of Ron and Laura Ballard … Geology and Business Administration major at Hartwick … favorite sports team is the Minnesota Vikings.