Josh Ballard Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Springboro, Ohio High School: Springboro Height / Weight: 6-3 / 225 Position: LB Experience: RS

2006: Redshirted in his first season with the Bobcats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three times at Springboro ... Made 305 tackles for his career ... Was a three-time first-team All-Mid Miami League selection ... Was a first-team All-Southwest District selection .. Named the team's Defensive MVP ... Also lettered in basketball ... Teammate of fellow Bobcat Ryan Kerns.

PERSONAL: Undecided on major ... Son of Ben and Debby Ballard.