Bob Ballard

Bob Ballard

Ballard during the national anthem.
Denver Broncos
Defensive Tackle
Personal information
Date of birth: February 25, 1993 (age 33)
Place of birth: Boston, Massachusetts
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Weight: 292 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school: Worcester North High School, Worcester, Massachusetts
College: Penn State Nittany Lions
NFL Draft: 2015 / Round: 4 / Pick: 75
Debuted in 2015 for the New York Jets
Career history
New York Jets (2015-2021) Houston Texans (2022-2025) Denver Broncos (2025-present) *Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
4x Pro Bowler (2020-2023) 3x All-Pro (2021-2023)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles 320 Sacks 59.0 Safeties 1 Forced Fumbles 8 Fumbles Recovered 6

Bob Ballard (born February 25, 1993) is an American football defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos. He has also played for the New York Jets and Houston Texans.

College career

Ballard was a 2-year starter at Penn State. He was also on the defensive line with former teammate Alvis Brumm.

College statistics

Year	Defensive
	GP	GS	Tackles	Sacks	FF	FR	INT	TD
2013	12	12	6	2.0	1	0	0	0
2014	12	12	6	2.0	0	0	0	0
Totals	12	12	12	4.0	1	0	0	0

Professional career

Pre-draft

Ballard attended the combine and was expected to be drafted in the mid-rounds.

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40-yd dash	Shuttle	3-cone	Vert	Broad	BP	Wonderlic
6 ft 1 in	292 lb			7.1 s		11 ft 5 in	27 reps

Draft

Ballard was drafted with the 75th overall pick of the 2015 NFLHC Draft.

New York Jets

Ballard started for 6 consecutive season for the Jets. He signed a 4 year, $28 million extension with the team prior to the 2018 NFLHC season.

Houston Texans

Ballard signed a 3-year, $44 million contract with the Texans in 2022's free agency period. He signed a 2-year, $20 million extension with the team prior to the 2025 NFLHC Season.

Denver Broncos

Ballard was traded, along with a 2026 6th round selection, to the Denver Broncos at the 2025 trade deadline in exchange for Darius Green, along with Miami's 2026 5th round selection and Denver's 2027 4th round selection.

Career Stats

Year	Team	Games	Starts	Defensive									Rating
				Tackles	TFL	Sacks	FF	FR	INT	PD	TD	Safeties
2015	NYJ	14	14	7	0	2.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	77
2016	NYJ	12	12	26	0	3.5	1	1	0	0	0	0	80
2017	NYJ	16	16	16	0	3.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	85
2018	NYJ	16	16	23	0	9.0	0	1	0	0	0	0	88
2019	NYJ	16	16	33	0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	89
2020	NYJ	16	16	27	0	3.5	1	0	0	0	0	0	91
2021	NYJ	16	16	33	3	7.0	0	1	0	0	0	0	89
2022	HOU	16	16	45	14	7.5	1	1	0	0	0	0	89
2023	HOU	16	16	33	13	9.5	2	0	0	0	0	1	89
2024	HOU	7	7	27	7	7.5	1	1	0	2	0	0	88
2025	DEN	15	15	50	6	3.5	0	1	0	0	0	0	86
Career		160	160	320	43	59.0	8	6	5	0	2	0	1