Andrew Ward Season 2017

Honors & Awards

» Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Spring 2018)

2017 (Redshirt)
Andrew Ward sat out his first season a redshirt. He was one of the standouts on the Huskers’ defensive scout team.

Before Nebraska (Muskegon HS)
Ward was one of three outstanding linebackers in the Huskers’ 2017 recruiting class. Ward joins the Huskers from Muskegon High School in Muskegon, Mich.

The 6-1, 200-pound Ward was a dominant defensive force as a senior for Coach Shane Farfield. Ward racked up 122 total tackles in 2016, including 52 solo stops and 70 assists. His play helped the Big Reds to a 12-2 record, and the school fell just short of a state title, dropping a one-point decision in the Division 3 state title game. Ward also starred as a junior in 2015, helping Muskegon to a 9-3 record and a state playoff appearance. Ward had 90 tackles during his junior campaign.

As a senior, Ward earned first-team Division 3 Michigan all-state honors from the Associated Press and was a second-team All-Michigan choice by USA Today. He was also the Muskegon Chronicle Defensive Player of the Year and an all-conference selection. Ward was ranked among the top 25 prospects in Michigan by Rivals.com and 247 Sports. He was also ranked among the top 20 inside linebackers in the nation according to Scout.com.

Ward made his only official visit to Nebraska, but had dozens of offers, including Arizona, Indiana, Iowa State, Penn State, Virginia Tech, Washington State and Western Michigan to name a few. Ward also played basketball during his prep career.

Personal
Ward was born on June 1, 1999, and he is the son of Trina Piggee and Andrew Ward.