Jayden Ballard is a three-star recruit from Chesterfield, VA, out of Manchester (No. 1,523 in the 2026 class) who has not played in West Virginia's 8 games this season.
Where Ballard comes from
- Chesterfield, VA
- Manchester
- Manchester is about 200 miles from Milan Puskar Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,523 in the 2026 class.
Where Ballard fits
West Virginia lists 29 defensive backs this season.
West Virginia defensive backs with a game this season
West Virginia is 5-3. Next: at Texas Tech, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Chesterfield, VA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rich Rodriguez
Pass share
27.7%
164 pass / 429 run
Plays / game
74.1
8 games
Team sack rate
7.9%
190 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for West Virginia -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
West Virginia has produced 7 All-Conference defensive backs. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Kenny Robinson went on to the NFL out of this room (2020).
Joined West Virginia in 2026
- 2026 West Virginia RodriguezYear 1 · Games –
- High school ManchesterMidlothian, VA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,523 in the 2026 class. Signed with West Virginia.
2026
- Signed with West VirginiaThree-star, out of Manchester
