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Clenton Ballard | DT | SW Texas St. | Southland Conference
Selected by Jacksonville Jaguars in round 6, pick 8 (180 overall)
Height Weight 40 Grade
6'2½ 313 5.24 3.40
Three-year starter that has won All-Conference honors since his junior campaign. Totaled 50/10/7 last season after 72/16/2 as a junior.

Huge, run stuffing, interior tackle. Quick off the snap, a load in the middle of the line and shows great natural power. Bull-rushes opponents up the field with great leg drive, plays low with leverage and needs double teaming to prevent him from collapsing the pocket. Not nifty, agile nor is he light on his feet. Must develop more moves with his hands and learn to keep opponents off him and prove he can do more than just plow up the field. Definite consideration in the later rounds because of his size, athleticism and overall football production that last Four-years. Late Seventh Round.

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