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    ChristianBallard

    • Defensive End
    • Birthdate
      1/3/1989
    • College
      Iowa
    • Draft Info
      2011: Rd 4, Pk 106 (MIN)
    • Birthplace
      Newport News, VA

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    • SOLO
      16
      SACK
      1
      FF
      0
      INT
      0
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