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SCOUTING REPORT: Won his first varsity letter in 2008 ... 19 of his 23 tackles were solos ... enters fall drills as a back-up cornerback ..should see time in the nickel package and with the special teams units.
2008: Played in 10 of Miami's 12 games, starting the last two in the place of injured Jeff Thompson ... recorded at least one tackle in all but two games ... had six stops vs. nationally ranked Ball State, five tackles against Charleston Southern, and four stops each vs. Vanderbilt ... broke up two passes at Toledo.
2007: Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: Posted 85 tackles, four interceptions, six pass deflections, two sacks and three forced fumbles while helping Friendly Senior High to a 2006 Division 3A State title ... garnered first-team all-league and all-county honors ... coached by George Earley.
PERSONAL: Born January 10, 1989 ... son of Darryl Ward ... majoring in business.