Cade Ballard
Cade Ballard
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Expert Analysis
Matt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Ballard is a prime breakout candidate. Measuring in at 6’2 160-pounds. He went 58/131 for 714 yards, 44.3% completion rate, 5 TDs, 1 INT, 75 carries for 279 yards and 4 touchdowns. He has good athletic ability due to very good balance, good speed, change of direction, and acceleration. Ballard maintains very good throw power and a fluid release. He has the arm to make all the throws needed. Good ball placement skills. Ballard has good pocket presence too. Will shift out of pressure or scramble for the first down. When he scrambles and starts to stumble, regains composure and gains the first down. Ballard keeps the ball safe when throwing it limiting turnovers. One thing to improve is being more consistent with his accuracy. Once he puts it all together, he’ll be even more of a force to reckon with.
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Read EvaluationMatt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Ballard measures in at 6’2 160-pounds. This previous season, he went 58/131 for 714 yards with 44.3% completion rate, 5 TDs, 1 INT, with 75 carries for 279 yards with 4 touchdowns. Ballard has good athletic ability due to very good balance, good acceleration, speed, and change of direction. Very good throw power with a quick release. Ballard maintains a tight spiral throughout his throws. Good accuracy with good ball placement skills. He’ll throw in stride of the receiver. Ballard is careful with the football, not throwing in harm’s way. Ballard has good pocket presence. He uses his very good scramble ability to get out of trouble. I’m excited to see how does in his senior season!
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Read EvaluationMatt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
HT: 6’0 WT: 170.2 Wingspan: 73” 40 YD: 4.90 L-Drill: 7.71 Broad Jump: 9ft 4in Pro Shuttle: 4.76
Ballard was 6th at the event in broad jump. Ballard has good athletic ability with good acceleration, speed, and change of direction. He has tight spiral with a very quick release. Good throw power and good touch. Smooth footwork going into his drops. Ballard showed his good accuracy during the 7 on 7 drills. Ballard has good ball placement skills, placing it in stride of the receiver so they didn’t lose any speed. He throws an easy ball for his receivers to catch, due to his good touch.
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Read EvaluationRobert Davis | Prep Redzone Scout
Ballard caught attention early with his testing results and overall athleticism. He showed good zip on his throws and displayed smooth, controlled footwork throughout individual drills. Ballard’s mobility and comfort moving within drills stood out, pointing to his ability to extend plays. He appears well positioned to carry this momentum into the offseason while competing on the camp and 7 on 7 circuits.
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Best Jump
9FT 4in
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Read EvaluationEvent Results
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Stock Up Showcase: Colorado
12/13/2025
- 40 Yard Dash #1
- 5.02s
- 40 Yard Dash #2
- 4.9s
- Shuttle #1
- 4.85s
- Shuttle #2
- 4.76s
- Broad Jump #1
- 9'2"
- Broad Jump #2
- 9'4"
- L Drill #1
- 7.83s
- L Drill #2
- 7.71s
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
- -
- Wingspan
- 6'1"
- Hand Size
- 8'1/2
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Event Results
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Stock Up Showcase: Colorado
12/13/2025
- 40 Yard Dash #1
- 5.02s
- 40 Yard Dash #2
- 4.9s
- Shuttle #1
- 4.85s
- Shuttle #2
- 4.76s
- Broad Jump #1
- 9'2"
- Broad Jump #2
- 9'4"
- L Drill #1
- 7.83s
- L Drill #2
- 7.71s
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
- -
- Wingspan
- 6'1"
- Hand Size
- 8'1/2