There’s been a pattern circulating on X, previously often called Twitter, just lately. Customers are requested to call random or forgotten gamers at particular positions — punters, huge receivers and tight ends have been probably the most outstanding.
In terms of tight ends, how about retired New York Giants tight finish and Tremendous Bowl champion, Jake Ballard?
Ballard was a outstanding determine for the Giants after being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2010. Though his rookie season was totally unforgettable, he burst onto the scene in 2011, hauling in 38 receptions for 604 yards and 4 touchdowns.
The 6-foot-7 Ballard was focused 15 instances within the playoffs that 12 months however issues got here to an unlucky finish when he suffered a torn ACL in Tremendous Bowl XLVI.
Though Ballard received his ring, his profession was by no means capable of get well. He had temporary stints with the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals earlier than in the end stepping away from the sport.
Earlier this week, Ballard resurfaced at a comedy present that includes Gianmarco Soresi, who proceeded to totally roast the tight finish and his spouse.
Warning: A number of the language within the video will not be protected for work (NSFW).
Tremendous Bowl winner doesn’t harm me thank god
byu/GianmarcoSoresi ingianmarcosoresi
Each Ballard and his spouse have been good sports activities about the entire thing and the group loved the trade.
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