Is Cole Ballard starting?
Cole Ballard is listed 2nd string at QB for Kansas Jayhawks.
Cole Ballard is listed QB #2 for Kansas at 64 OVR.
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Making His Case
In 2025: 108 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT. That's 4% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 64 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #15
- Class
- RS JR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 218 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Pass Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 108 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 286 | 1 | 3 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 81-rated offense; 26th-percentile production (×0.89 for competition level) put them -11 vs unit starters → 64.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at QB · Kansas Jayhawks
- 1868Isaiah MarshallStarter
- 21564Cole BallardYou
- 31064Chase Jenkins
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.