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Finds the endzone Ward caught his only target for 32 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-7 win versus Tennessee-Martin.

Impact Ward caught a 32-yard touchdown from Michael Hawkins, recording his first score of the season. The touchdown was encouraging, but it's difficult to draw major fantasy conclusions from a game where West Virginia built a massive lead and emptied the bench early. Ward remains worth monitoring, though tougher competition ahead should provide a clearer picture of his role.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hawkins accounts for 4 TDs in West Virginia's 52-7 win over UT Martin

West Virginia is 2-0 for the first time since 2018 after a 52-7 win over UT Martin

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Targeted once in Week 1 Ward (undisclosed) logged one target during Saturday's 31-24 win against Coastal Carolina.

Impact West Virginia's quarterback Michael Hawkins targeting Ward once against Coastal Carolina indicates that the tight end is healthy going into the remainder of the season. If the junior can log targets regularly, he may improve on his 2025 production of six receptions (on eight targets) for 41 yards and one touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in fall camp Ward (undisclosed) has been limited during West Virginia's fall camp, Spencer Ripchik of The Dominion Post reports.

Impact In the race for West Virginia's top tight end option, Ward being limited and potentially out could significantly affect the WVU team's TE room. He still has a good amount of fall camp to return before the 2026 Mountaineers begin their regular season Sept. 5 against Coastal Carolina.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first collegiate TD Ward caught his only target for three yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-22 victory versus Colorado.

Impact Ward caught his first collegiate touchdown against the Buffaloes. The reserve tight end has five catches (on six targets) for 40 yards and the score on the 2025 season. West Virginia will play at Arizona State next week.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Committed to West Virginia Ward announced his committment to paly for West Virginia for the 2025 seasons via his X account Wednesday.

Impact Ward will join the Mountaineers following a single season with North Carolina. Teh 6-foot-3 tight end appeared in 11 games foer the Tar Heels in 2024, failing to record a target in that time. He will retain three years of eligibility with WVU moving forward.

MAY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving UNC Ward is entering the transfer portal, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Ward will search for new horizons after not recording a catch with the Tar Heels. The 6-foot-3 tight end looks to have two years of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE