Jerry Ball

Jerry Ball Jr. (born December 15, 1964) is an American former professional football player who played as a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). Born in Beaumont, Texas, Ball attended Hebert High School and later graduated from West Brook High School. In high school, he excelled as a fullback and linebacker, earning All District honors and being selected for the Texas high school all-star game. Ball went on to play college football for the SMU Mustangs before being drafted into the NFL. Throughout his career, he played for several teams including the Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles / Oakland Raiders, and Minnesota Vikings. Ball's contributions to the game of football were recognized in 2020 when he was selected as a Texas Gridiron Legend.