Ballou stands out in eight-player football with the necessary skills to thrive in the extra space provided by having fewer players on the field. He’s a quick athlete with burst but also operates with physicality on both sides of the ball. Ballou rushed for 241 yards and a TD, and caught 12 balls for 99 yards and another score. Thirty eight of his 59.5 tackles were of the solo variety. Ballou racked up 9.0 tackles for loss and a pair of sacks. His sophomore highlight video on defense reveals how he produced at such a high level. Ballou diagnoses the offense quickly and flows well to the ball. Ballou wraps up and drops the opponent, often before he can get started.