Bryant Ward Bio

August 24, 2008 | Cowboy Football

Joined the program as a walkon and saw special teams duty as a true freshman ... Figures to play a more prominent role on the offense in 2008 as a member of the Cowboy backfield.

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.

Personal: Born Oct. 28, 1988, in Claremore, Okla. ... Son of Kim and Kemp Ward ... Majoring in pre-law with an emphasis on sociology ... MVP of the Pawnee Bill All-Star Classic ... An all-district pick and an honorable mention all-stater ... A state qualifier in the pole vault ... Had more than 200 career tackles for the Pioneers as a linebacker and over 500 rushing yards as a fullback ... Honor student.