Louisville Ballard defensive again Jaden Minkins has obtained a most well-liked walk-on alternative with the hometown Cardinals. The 5-foot-10, 165-pound Minkins now has the prospect to play for a similar program as his father, Josh Minkins Sr., and doubtlessly alongside his brother Josh Jr. who’s a member of the present UofL secondary.
“It feels good man,” Minkins advised Cardinal Authority on Sunday night. “That is my hometown and with the ability to hold the legacy rolling means greater than something.”
Minkins helped Ballard attain the state 6A semifinals as a senior. He recorded 33 tackles, together with three for a loss, plus had three interceptions with two returned for a landing. He additionally had a 66-yard fumble return for a rating. At all times a menace on particular groups, Minkins returned three punts for touchdowns. Offensively, he had 13 receptions for 234 yards and two touchdowns.
Minkins garnered All-District honors as a junior and senior.
His father performed at Louisville from 2000-2003 and was a multi-year starter for the Cardinals. He logged 5 interceptions throughout his 4 years within the Pink and Black.
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