Howard Louis Ballard (born November 3, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks.
He played college football at Abilene Christian University .
After breaking his leg in a game, which ended his career, Ballard worked as a sheriff's deputy in Clay County, Alabama.
He eventually returned to school to finish his degree, and started coaching high school football in Pike County, Alabama.
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