2013: Shaun Ward was a late addition to the Rattler squad, but a welcome one. He immediately earned playing time and became an impact player as the Rattlers replaced NFL draftee BRandon Hepburn.
Ward is accustomed to being around the ball. In the 11 games he played, he accumulated nine solo tackles and two assists. He garnered four tackles for loss, two quarterback sacks, one interception, which he returned for 17 yards and one fumble recovery.
2012 (Texas A&M): Saw action in eight games and logged eight tackles, including three solo stops and one for a loss … recorded one pass break-up against South Carolina State ... had season-high two stops against three teams.
2011 (Texas A&M): Saw action in nine games and contributed one tackle.
HIGH SCHOOL: Coached by James Clyburn at Boyd Anderson High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. … as a senior, Ward compiled 86 tackles, including nine sacks … he also contributed an interception return for a touchdown and two fumble recoveries, including one he returned for a score … PrepStar All-Region … chose Texas A&M over Florida, USC, West Virginia and several others.
PERSONAL: Shaun Ward is the son of Sharon and Raymond Ward of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. … born Aug. 27, 1993 … agriculture leadership and development major.
