He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft.

He also played for the New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Los Angeles Chargers.

[2] Ballage was recruited by major programs, including Michigan, Washington, and Nebraska.

[4] During his junior year, Ballage played the quarterback position while the team was in their version of the wildcat offense, known to ASU fans as the Sparky Package.

[7] Ballage was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round with the 131st overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft, using the fourth round pick previously acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade that sent Jay Ajayi to Philadelphia.

[10] In Week 4, against the New England Patriots, he made his NFL debut and recorded a three-yard rush in the 38–7 loss.

[30] On January 17, 2025, Ballage signed with the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL).