Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics

2009: Played in all 12 games last season and had 24 catches for 437 yards, both of which were the third-highest totals on the team...Was tied for the team lead with six touchdown catches...Caught the game-tying touchdown in MSU’s overtime loss to Hillsdale (11/14)...Hauled in two catches – both of which were touchdown’s – in MSU’s win to MSU Moorhead (10/17)...Also had two catches for 96 yards – and two touchdowns – in MSU’s win at Winona State (9/26)...Enters the 2010 season as the leading returning receiver.

2008:  Played in all 12 games….Caught 25 passes for 321 yards…Caught five passes for a season-high 70 yards against Augustana (10/4)…Caught at least one pass in 10 games last year. 

2007:  Named to the NCC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll…Played in 11 games, starting three…Caught 39 passes for 462 yards and two touchdowns…Had a season-high 11 catches for 116 yards against Augustana…Caught touchdowns against Central Missouri (8/23) and Peru State (9/6)…Had a season-long reception of 55 yards…Averaged 11.8 yards per catch and 66.0 yards per game…Finished tied for eighth in the NCC in receptions per game (4.88).

2006:  Redshirted. 

High School: Earned all-conference honors both as a wide receiver and a defensive back...Named University School Most Valuable Player...Also notched All-Suburban accolades as a wide receiver...Caught 47 passes for 846 yards and six touchdowns last year...Had a total of three special teams touchdowns as a senior on two punt returns and one kick return...Member of the Wildcat basketball team as well.

Personal: Son of Kevin and Wendee Balton…Born on June 11, 1988…Majoring in physical education (non-teaching).