Jake Balis brings bruising, power-back potential to Vanderbilt
Jake Balis is a 5-foot-9, 200-pound Vanderbilt running back who entered 2026 as a junior, but he has not seen game action in his first two seasons, so the on-field resume is still a blank canvas. The draw here is upside: his high school profile featured two-time first-team all-conference honors and a national strength award, which screams compact, physical runner with real contact balance and work ethic. If a team wants a tough, developmental back with a strong base and a blue-collar edge, Balis is worth a long look.
