Pretty cool, two state players on draft home page on NFL.com....

hotdigitydog

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9. Vick Ballard, RB, Indianapolis (170th). Ballard is a productive back with burst acceleration and the ability to play on all three downs. The ex-Mississippi State star might not be the fastest back on the Colts' roster, but he will be the best very soon.
 

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I've read two different draft grade articles that talked about what a good value pick he was in the 5th and could become a nice contributor to the Colt offense.

He honestly ended up at a great place for him since they're not overloaded with talented backs ahead of him so he'll get every shot to compete for playing time early.