Position: Outside linebacker Name Neiron Ball Place of birth: Jackson, Georgia Weight 107 kg | Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) High school Jackson High School College: Florida | |
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Date of birth: (1992-08-20) August 20, 1992 (age 23) NFL draft: 2015 / Round: 5 / Pick: 161 Role American football linebacker Current team Oakland Raiders (#58 / Linebacker) People also search for Andre Debose, Max Valles, Ronnie Ball, Johanna Ball Siblings Niquae White, Natalie Ball-Myricks, Neland Ball, Nedra Ball, Nadiya Ball Profiles | ||
Parents Johanna Ball, Ronnie Ball | ||
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Neiron Ball (born August 20, 1992) is an American football outside linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the University of Florida, and was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
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- Oakland raiders draft neiron ball lb
- Early years
- College career
- Professional career
- References
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Early years
Ball attended Jackson High School in Jackson, Georgia, where he played football for coach Mike Parris. As a junior, he recorded 104 tackles (35 for loss), 19 sacks and forced seven fumbles. Ball also starred in track & field at Jackson, where he competed as a sprinter (best of 11.19 seconds in the 100-meter dash) and high jumper (PR of 1.73m or 5'8").
Ball was rated a four-star prospect by both Scout.com and Rivals.com. He was viewed as the No. 16 outside linebacker in the country by Scout.com and the No. 19 weakside defensive end by Rivals.com. Ball chose Florida over Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, LSU and South Carolina.
College career
Ball played at Florida from 2011 to 2014.
Professional career
Ball was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. On September 27, 2015, Ball got his first career sack against Josh McCown in a 27-20 win against the Cleveland Browns. On December 12, 2015, Ball was placed on injured reserve.
On September 3, 2016, Ball was waived/injured by the Raiders and was placed on injured reserve.
On July 7, 2017, Ball was waived with a non-football injury designation.