Nazir Ward

AWARDS/HONORS 2023 CUSA All-Freshman Team (DB) 2024 (So.) | 4/1: Ward appeared in four games at cornerback with one start, which came in the Aug. 31 season opener at Alabama. He finished the season with six total tackles, including a team- and season-high five against the Crimson Tide. 2023 (Fr.) | 9/0: Ward appeared in nine games as a true freshman, providing depth at cornerback. He totaled five tackles in his first season on The Hill. Ward was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team as a defensive back. HS/Misc.: Ward prepped at Miami Northwestern High School in Miami, Fla. He was rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports. Ward chose WKU over offers from Arkansas State, Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, FIU, Florida Atlantic, Grambling State, Illinois State, Indiana, James Madison, Syracuse, Temple and Towson.