Texas Rio Grande Valley Athletics

2024 (Freshman): First season with the program.

2020-23 (Clear Creek High School): As a three-year starter for coach Dwayne Lane, recorded 217 tackles, 9 interceptions, four forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, four defensive touchdowns and two kickoff return touchdowns … Two-time First Team All-District Safety while also earning Second Team All-District Kickoff/Punt Returner honors … As a senior, served as team captain and recorded 75 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery en route to unanimous First Team All-District and Team Defensive MVP honors … Also competed in track & field … Member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Chose UTRGV for the opportunity to make history in the Valley … Also found the Valley to feel like home and wants to surround himself with people who want to work hard, which is what he discovered at UTRGV … Son of Neisha and Clarence Ward … Father played Division I FBS football at UTEP and currently coaches at Clear Springs High School … Has one sister, Chloe, and one brother, Caden … Intends to major in business … Hobbies include gaming, hunting, fishing, riding horses, and watching football.