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2026 Spring Football Roster

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39 Samuel Ballas

39 Samuel Ballas

  • Position:
    Defensive Back
  • Height:
    6-0
  • Weight:
    200
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Centennial, Colo.
  • Highschool:
    Arapahoe

Summary

Biography

2025 (Junior)
RMAC All-Academic Honor Roll
Ballas started in all six games he appeared in, but was sidelined for a portion of the season due to injury... set new career season-highs in tackling, forced fumbles, and fumble recoveries... racked up 30 tackles, including 20 solo and 10 assisted tackles... forced and recovered one fumble in a game for the first time at Arizona Christian (Sept. 6)... had a dominant career performance against South Dakota Mines (Sept. 27), matching his career-high with seven total tackles (5 solo, 2 assisted) while racking up 4.5 tackles for 27 yards lost, including 1.0 sack for a loss of eight yards... made multiple tackles on five occasions with 6+ tackles in four games... forced two fumbles... made his first quarterback hurry against #7/5 Western Colorado (Oct. 4)... finished eighth on the team in total tackles, second in tackles for loss, and fourth in sacks... led roster on yards tackled for loss with 37... one of four Skyhawks to force and recover a fumble on the year... named to the RMAC All-Academic Honor Roll for a second-straight season. 

2024 (Sophomore)
RMAC All-Academic Honor Roll
Improved his impact on the Fort Lewis defense, playing in six total games on the season... bolstered the defense with 18 total tackles, featuring 12 solo and six assisted... recorded a season-high six tackles on the road at Black Hills State (Sept. 21)... set a new career-high with three assisted tackles against the Yellow Jackets... made his second forced fumble against #16/14 CSU Pueblo (Oct. 12)... earned his first nod to the RMAC All-Academic Honor Roll.

2023 (Freshman)
Played in three games for the Skyhawks... registered 11 total tackles, including nine solo and two assisted tackles... made his first collegiate tackle on the road at Chadron State (Oct. 7)... made one tackle for two yards of loss against Black Hills State (Oct. 28)... recorded one forced fumble and one pass breakup. 

Prior to FLC: Ballas was a four-year player for the Arapahoe High School football and lacrosse teams... Second Team All-Conference... First Team All-Academic... recorded a career-best eight tackles and one interception in a single game.

Personal: Born November 29, 2004... son of Karena Broman-Ballas and William Ballas... has two siblings, Daniel & Abigail... intends on majoring in Kinesiology at FLC... enjoys video games and juggling... when asked about his favorite aspect of Fort Lewis College, Ballas shared, "How committed the coaches are to helping each individual get better." 
 

Career Highs
Total Tackles: 7, x2, last vs. South Dakota Mines (9/27/25)
Solo Tackles: 7 vs. Black Hills State (10/28/23)
Assisted Tackles: 3, x3, last at Colorado School of Mines (11/15/25)
Tackles for Loss: 4.5 for 27 yards vs. South Dakota Mines (9/27/25)
Yards Tackled for Loss: 27 yards vs. South Dakota Mines (9/27/25)
Sacks: 1.0, x2, last vs. South Dakota Mines (9/27/25)
Yards Sacked for Loss: 8 yards, x2, last vs. South Dakota Mines (9/27/25)
Fumbles Forced: 1, x4, last vs. Black Hills State (9/20/25)
Fumbles Recovered: 1 at Arizona Christian (9/6/25)
Quarterback Hurries: 1 vs. #7/5 Western Colorado (10/4/25)
Pass Breakups: 1 vs. Black Hills State (10/28/23)
Games Started/Games Played: 6/15
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Historical Player Information

  • 39

    2023Freshman

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 200 lbs
    39
  • 39

    2024Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 200 lbs
    39
  • 39

    2025Junior

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 200 lbs
    39
  • 39

    2026Senior

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 200 lbs
    39