Pittsburg State Gorillas

General: Enters his third season in the Pitt State program in 2026 ... A young safety who will contend for playing time once again this fall.

2025: Appeared in all 13 games for the Gorillas in the secondary and on special teams ... Finished the season with 22 tackles (12 solo) with an interception as well ... Against No. 3 Grand Valley (Sept. 13) recorded his first interception in his collegiate career ... Recorded a season-high five tackles (three solo) on the road against Missouri Western (Oct. 18).

2024: Redshirted.

HS: A two-time first-team Missouri Class 6A All-State performer at Nixa High School ... Posted 157 tackles his senior season, helping the Eagles to an 11-1 record and a district title ... A three-year starter with 320 career tackles ... Led the state of Missouri in solo tackles in both 2022 and 2023.

Personal: Born September 1, 2005 ... Son of Steve and Brenda Ward ... A two-time member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll with a 3.91 cumulative GPA following the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year as a biology major.