Michael Ball was drafted No. 104 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Southern. 84 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #104
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 84
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 136th at Southern
The pick
How Michael Ball came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Southern
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
84 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 84
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 136th among Southern picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 13100% of career value
- Final season
- 19935 years after the draft
Around pick 104
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Ball.
Colorado College
Winston-Salem State
Oklahoma
Southern in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Southern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Ball in the 1988 NFL Draft
Michael Ball is a Defensive back out of Southern selected No. 104 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1988 NFL Draft. 84 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Southern has produced 23 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Michael Ball drafted?
Michael Ball was selected No. 104 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/michael-ball.
What college did Michael Ball play for?
Michael Ball played college football at Southern in the SWAC. See every Southern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southern-jaguars.
How did Michael Ball's NFL career turn out?
84 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/michael-ball.