Anthony Ballard Jr. brings veteran linebacker grit to SEMO
Anthony Ballard Jr. is a seasoned, physical linebacker for Southeast Missouri State who built his reputation as a steady special-teams and rotational defender before earning more meaningful defensive reps; in the 2020 season, he appeared in six games, and in the 2019 season he played in all 13 games and finished with four tackles. His edge is old-school toughness: he was a high-school running back with over 4,000 rushing yards, so he plays with contact balance, urgency, and a little extra nastiness in traffic. For a team needing a reliable, high-motor linebacker who won’t blink in the dirty work, he’s the kind of fit that makes coaches smile.
