Max Baloun is a redshirt senior defensive tackle from Redfield, South Dakota, who transferred to WSU from South Dakota State University in 2025.

Before college, Baloun played at Redfield High School. There, he earned an all-state selection in football and was also all-conference in basketball.

Coming to South Dakota State in 2020, Baloun played in three games in 2021 and was able to use a redshirt to retain his four years of eligibility.

In 2022, as a redshirt freshman, Baloun appeared in all 15 games for the Jackrabbits. He recorded seven tackles, including a sack and a pass breakup.

The next season, Baloun played in all 15 games and earned a spot in the defensive line rotation. He totalled 12 tackles, including three tackles for loss.

As a redshirt junior, Baloun again played in all 15 games for the Jackrabbits. He made 18 tackles, including 4.5 tackles for loss and a pair of sacks. Baloun also forced a fumble and blocked a punt.

He transferred to WSU in 2025, following head coach Jimmy Rogers from SDSU.