Max Baloun

Height:
6-6
Weight:
285
Position:
Defensive Tackle
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Redfield, S.D.
High School:
Redfield H.S.
Major:
Physical Education/Teacher Education

PRONUNCIATION

HONORS AND AWARDS

Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award (2021, 2022, 2023)
MVFC Honor Roll (2020-21, 2021, 2022, 2023)

2023: Earned a spot in the regular rotation at defensive tackle and played in all 15 games ... finished the season with 12 total tackles and three tackles for loss ... registered at least one tackle in eight contests, including career-high three stops with a half-tackle for loss in home win over Montana State ... tallied two tackles in back-to-back games against Drake and North Dakota ... notched tackle for loss in regular season finale versus Missouri State ... assisted on TFL in Football Championship Subdivision semifinal against UAlbany for lone stop in postseason play

2022: Was part of a deep and talented defensive line ... played in all 15 games along the interior of the line and was credited with seven tackles and a pass breakup ... recorded first career sack — for a loss of 12 yards — in season opener at Iowa ... tallied his second sack of the season in home win over Western Illinois ... registered solo tackles in home Football Championship Subdivision playoff games versus Holy Cross and Montana State

2021: Saw action in three games, but did not factor into any statistics ... made collegiate playing debut in home opener against Lindenwood ... also appeared in Beef Bowl victory over Dixie State and road win at Western Illinois

2020-21: Redshirted during first season in the Jackrabbit football program

BEFORE SDSU: Max (last name is pronounced bah-LOON) earned all-state recognition and was an honorable mention selection to the Sioux Falls Argus Leader Elite 45 during his senior season at Redfield High School. ... recorded 25 total tackles, including 10.5 tackles for loss and 3 sacks in receiving all-Northeast Conference honors for a third time ... also was an all-conference performer in basketball