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32
Games
16
Solo Tackles
1
Sacks
Christian Ballard is a former defensive end out of Iowa, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 106th overall pick (round 4) in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played 32 regular-season games from 2011 to 2012, with the Minnesota Vikings.
Draft Details
Christian Ballard Career Stats
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | MIN | 8 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | MIN | 11 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 19 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-4
Weight
283 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.75s
Vertical Jump
31.5"
Broad Jump
111"
3-Cone Drill
7.54s
Shuttle
4.51s
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OT |  USC |
| 3 | 1 |  LV |
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