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Former Wisconsin wideout earns pair of NFL rookie minicamp invites
TL;DR
Former Wisconsin wide receiver Jayden Ballard received rookie minicamp invites from the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans. He declared for the 2026 NFL Draft after a season with Wisconsin, having previously played for Ohio State.
Key points
- Jayden Ballard earned minicamp invites from Colts and Titans
- He declared for the 2026 NFL Draft
- Ballard had seven catches for 150 yards at Wisconsin
- He previously played for Ohio State
- 247Sports ranked him as the No. 55 overall player
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Former Wisconsin wide receiver Jayden Ballard earned rookie minicamp invitations from the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans Saturday.
Ballard declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Jan. 15, following a single season as a member of Luke Fickell's program. With Wisconsin, the former blue-chip recruit totaled seven catches for 150 yards and two scores as a member of the nation's No. 132-ranked pass offense.
Before joining UW, Ballard ignited his collegiate tenure with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2021. At the time of his signing, 247Sports considered the four-star the No. 55 overall player and No. 4 wide receiver in the nation.
But during his stint at OSU, the Massillon, Ohio, product notched 11 catches for 177 receiving yards and one score across 35 games from 2021-2024.
While he wasn't signed or drafted, Ballard will now look to prove his worth on teams with relatively limited wide receiver units. The Titans figure to be led by former Buckeye Carnell Tate, while the Colts will lean on former Cincinnati Bearcat Alec Pierce.
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Q&A
What teams invited Jayden Ballard to their rookie minicamps?
Jayden Ballard received rookie minicamp invitations from the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans.
What were Jayden Ballard's college statistics at Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin, Jayden Ballard recorded seven catches for 150 yards and two touchdowns.
When did Jayden Ballard declare for the NFL Draft?
Jayden Ballard declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on January 15.