2012 DRAFT GUIDE
 #99 Christian Ballard
 Pos: Defensive Line
NFL Team: MIN
Injury: OK
 Experience: 2
College: Iowa
Height: 76
Weight: 283
Born: 1/3/1989
 Year  Tm  Gm  Tackles  Assists  Sacks  Pass Def  Fum Rec  Ints  TDs 
2011MIN16650.00000

Summary

The Vikings continue to be a team that does well against the rush (11th) but struggle stopping the pass (26th). This trend is like to continue for this season. The Vikings still have some beef up front to stop the run but lack some top corners in the secondary although the additions of rookies Harrison Smith and Josh Robinson should help this area some. The main strength of the team remains the pass rush, mainly because of Jared Allen, who remains one of the best in the game. The Vikings had 50 sacks last season, which tied for the league lead. Expect more of the same this year. Special teams can be solid when Percy Harvin is returning kicks, but he doesn't always get that assignment. When he does, though, big things can happen.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
The Vikings are a decent fantasy starter because of their sack potential. If the secondary can make some strides and create a few more turnovers, this unit can be a top fantasy defense. We just aren't sure the secondary will be much better, though, especially if you consider the division they play. For now, take them as a low-end No. 1 and hope for the best.

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Notes

Aug 07 11:22 pm
Minnesota Vikings DL Christian Ballard (hamstring) was held out of practice Tuesday, Aug. 7, due to tightness in his hamstring. Head coach Leslie Frazier said the move was precautionary, and the team hopes to have him back by Friday, Aug. 10.
Source: KFFL.com
Mar 25 08:13 pm
The Minnesota Vikings expect DL Christian Ballard to take a big step forward in 2012. General manager Rick Spielman said Sunday, March 25, that Ballard is 'going to be a heck of a player and continues to make a jump.'
Source: KFFL.com

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  #12  Houston TexansHOU8
  #13  St. Louis RamsSTL11
  #14  Philadelphia EaglesPHI12
  #15  New York JetsNYJ10
  #16  Baltimore RavensBAL8
  #17  Washington RedskinsWAS5
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  #23  Cleveland BrownsCLE10
  #24  New Orleans SaintsNOR7
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