Joined the program as a walk-on but has evolved into the Big 12 Conference's first-team all-league fullback ... Missed two games with injury but was back down the stretch for the Cowboys.
2009 (Junior): Primarily a blocker, Ward has also been a special teams standout and was credited with nine tackles, including seven solo stops ... Only carry of the season went for a four-yard gain against Grambling State ... Did not play against Iowa State or Texas Tech ... ... Had two special teams fumble recoveries.
2008 (Sophomore): His only carry of the year resulted in a 1-yard touchdown run against Iowa State ... Credited with six special teams tackles, including three against Colorado and one each against Missouri State, Texas Tech, and OU.
2007 (Freshman): Played in all 13 games and ended the season with nine tackles, including seven solo stops ... Had two tackles against Texas Tech, Nebraska and Indiana.
High School: Most Valuable Player of the Pawnee Bill All-Star Classic ... An all-district pick and an honorable mention all-stater for the Pioneers ... State qualifier in the pole vault ... Had more than 200 career tackles for Stillwater High as a linebacker while rushing for more than 500 yards as a fullback ... Honor student.
Personal: Born Oct. 28, 1988, in Claremore, Okla. ... Son of Kim and Kemp Ward ... Majoring in economics.
Ward's Career Rushing Stats
Year G Att. Gain Loss Net Avg. TD Long Avg./G
2007 13 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0
2008 13 1 1 0 1 1.0 1 1 0.1
2009 11 1 4 0 4 4.0 1 4 0.4
Career 37 2 5 0 5 2.0 2 4 0.1
