Indianapolis Colts
Vick Ballard - #33 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 217 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/16/1990 |
| Birthplace | Pascagoula, MS |
| College | Mississippi State |
| Years played | 2 |
| Drafted | 2012, 5th round, 35th pick by Colts |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 211 | 814 | 2 |
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PLAYER NEWS
Ballard ran 18 times for 105 yards in Sunday's loss to Houston.|||||||
Ballard, who has rushed for 199 yards in the last two games, is a back to eye in 2013.
Ballard ran 19 times for 94 yards on Sunday against Tennessee.|||||||
The 94 yards were a season high.
Ballard caught the game-winning 16-yard touchdown pass and ran 12 times for 55 yards in the Colts' overtime win over the Titans on Sunday.|||||||
With Donald Brown back, Ballard's role within the Indianapolis offense was somewhat diminished.
Vick Ballard rushed 20 times for 84 yards in the Colts' Week 7 win over Cleveland.|||||||
Ballard saw a majority of the carries, though the Colts did rotate in Delone Carter and Mewelde Moore. With Donald Brown's (knee) status uncertain, Ballard could see another start in Week 8.
Ballard had just 25 yards in his first NFL start Sunday against the Jets.|||||||
Whether it's Ballard, Donald Brown or anybody else in the Colts backfield, Indianapolis still does not have a running back worthy of more than a No. 3 fantasy consideration.
