Jace Ballard brings freshman speed and versatility to VMI’s backfield
As a 2026 freshman at VMI, Jace Ballard is a young, versatile back who entered the program after a high-school career that featured impact work both on the ground and as a receiver, plus snaps in multiple roles. He’s listed at 5-foot-10, 172 pounds and is still waiting on his first college stat line, but that also means there’s plenty of developmental upside in a system that can use his multi-threat skill set. If you want a compact, competitive back with playmaker traits and room to grow, he’s worth a look.
