Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Corey Ballentine was born April 13, 1996, in Montego Bay, Jamaica. He is a cornerback in the NFL. 

After playing at Shawnee Heights High School, Ballentine played college football at Division II Washburn, Ballantine played in 46 games after almost quitting the team in the summer before his freshman year. He primarily played on defense but also served as the team's kick returner and blocked four field goals. Ballentine won the Cliff Harris Award after the conclusion of his senior season, which is given annually to the nation's top small college defensive players. He was also named a 2018 second-team AFCA All-American.

Ballentine was selected by the New York Giants in the sixth round (180th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. On November 10, 2020, Ballentine was waived by the Giants. Ballentine was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on November 11, 2020.

On September 28, 2022, the Green Bay Packers signed Ballentine to their practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 12. On March 20, 2023, Ballentine re-signed with the Packers.