Steven Ballard is a steady, high-effort UT Martin linebacker with special-teams grit
In the 2024 season, Steven Ballard played in 14 games for UT Martin, logged 10 total tackles, forced a fumble, and was a regular on special teams and at linebacker—exactly the kind of versatile, hard-nosed depth piece coaches love. He also helped the Skyhawks win another conference title and make a second Division I playoff run, which hints at a player who fits winning football. Ballard’s value is less flash, more reliability: active, physical, and team-first, with experience in the system and a background that suggests he’s a dependable fit for a defense that prizes toughness and attention to detail.
