Tyler Ward '13 Recruiting Profile

I am very goal oriented and have worked hard to maintain good grades and to be an accomplished athlete.  I am ranked one of the top four linebackers in the state of Georgia and was a state finalist for the Wendy's Heisman Scholarship.  I was recently awarded All State, All Region, MVP, and best defensive Back.  I broke a career school record and led the state in tackles for the fourth consecutive year and by over 100 tackles this year. I have played baseball and football for many years, but I have a strong passion for football.  My goal is to play and excel in college football and receive an excellent education at the same time.  As a varsity starter, I received Honorable Mention my Freshman year and was voted to the All Region Team for the past three years and the All State Team this year.  I earned Coaches Award my Sophmore year and Best Defensive Back on the 2011 State Championship Team.  I also received the "Back of the Week" award from the Macon Touch Down Club last year and twice this year.  Besides having the ability to play football well, I was raised to work hard, be disciplined, and have good character.  I am extremely focused, team oriented, and continuously work hard to improve my skills.  This has helped me achieve success both acedemically and athletically.  Everyone that knows me and has watched me play believes I am capable of achieving my goal, which is to excel and play college football at an incredible school.  I amm currently being recruited by several D1 schools, I have attended several evaluation camps and participated in the Nike Football Training Camp, by invitation, sponsored by ESPN HS. This competition involved the best linebackers in the Southeast.   I play to win!

I am currently committed to play at Mercer University, NCAA I- AA, in Macon, Georgia.