The distinction makes Ballart one of the top 25 high school football players in Indiana.

Brady Ballart at the annual Griddy Awards. @BradyBallart X photo.
INDIANAPOLIS - South Dearborn High School football star Brady Ballart has been named one of the top 25 players in Indiana heading into the 2025-26 season.
Ballart was recognized as a Prime Time 25 honoree at the Indiana Football Digest's annual Griddy Awards on Sunday.
At 6'2", 218 pounds, Ballart is a 3-star University of Louisville commit. Last season as a junior, he recorded 76 tackles with 14 for a loss and an interception. He also ran the ball 50 times for 134 yards and two scores and caught nine passes for 112 yards.
As a three-year starter at South Dearborn, Ballart has 238 career tackles, including 27 for a loss.
He is a three-time all-conference selection and two-time all-state honoree.
In the classroom, Ballart carries a 4.0 GPA and is involved in with Special Olympics Indiana in his spare time.
As a Prime Time 25 honoree, Ballart will be featured on the cover of the 2025 Indiana Football Digest.

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