Derrick Ballard
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| Derrick Ballard | |
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| Date of birth | December 8, 1981 |
| Place of birth | Madison, GA |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Position(s) | LB |
| College | Memphis |
| Honors | 1 World Bowl ring |
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Chicago Bears Atlanta Falcons Amsterdam Admirals |
Derrick Ballard (born December 8, 1981) is an American football player for the Amsterdam Admirals.
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[edit] College
Four-year letterman at Memphis who played his first three years at linebacker before switching to safety for his senior season. Closed out career with 314 tackles (227 solos), 31 tackles for a loss and 7 sacks. Added 5 interceptions and recovered 3 fumbles while starting 39 of 45 games. Named to the All-Conference USA third-team after senior season in which he ranked fifth on the team with 91 tackles. Recipient of the Highland Hundred co-Defensive Player-of-the-Year Award.
[edit] Pro career
[edit] 2004 Season
Originaly signed with the Chicago Bears as an rookie free agent on April 27, 2004. Waived by the Bears on August 27. Signed to the Bears practise squad on December 16.
[edit] 2005 Season
Allocated by the Bears to NFL Europe and drafted by the Amsterdam Admirals in round 6. Started all 10 regular season games for the Admirals recording 26 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception, 3 passes defended, 3 forced fumbles and 8 special teams stops. Helped Amsterdam to victory over Berlin in World Bowl XIII.
Waived by the Bears on September 2, 2005. Signes by the Atlanta Falcons on December 15.
[edit] 2006 Season
Re-signed by the Falcons on January 2, 2006. Allocated by the Falcons to NFL Europe on January 11, Assigned by NFL Europe to the Amsterdam Admirals on January 27. Started all 10 regular season games and World Bowl XIV which was lost to Frankfurt. Set NFL Europe record with 95-yard fumble return for a touchdown against Berlin in week 1. Released by the Falcons on August 15. Signed by the Amsterdam Admirals in November through the Player Continuity Program.
[edit] Personal
Born in Madison, GA. Named to the Georgia Sportswriter's All-State team following senior season at Morgan County High School in Madison, GA Played both running back and defensive back. Received All-Area, All-Region and All-State accolades in soccer and was All-Area and All-Region in basketball. Served as Class President as a junior and senior. Enjoys adding to his music collection and fishing when away from the football field. Has ambitions to become a coach after football career.
