University of South Alabama Athletics

2024 (Fr.): Appeared in nine games as a true freshman at South Alabama ... totaled nine tackles on the year, including 1.5 for loss ... made two tackles and one tackle for loss in South's road win at Southern Miss ... earned his first-career interception in USA's homecoming victory over ULM ... tallied a tackle in the Jgas' victory over Western Michigan in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl.

High School: Prepped locally at Faith Academy in Mobile ... a two-time First Team All-State selection at defensive back and one time Second Team All-State selection at receiver ... earned six player of the week awards ... collected 14 interceptions, 166 total tackles, eight tackles for loss and five forced fumbles on defense ... tallied 2,121 yards receiving and 24 touchdowns offensively ... was also a member of the track and basketball teams ... chose South Alabama over recruiting interest from Troy, Liberty, Illinois State, Vanderbilt, Louisiana, North Alabama, Jackson State, Jacksonville State, Marshall, Arkansas State, West Florida at Colorado State.

Personal: Parents are Donnita Goodwill and Tynean Ward ... will major in sport management at South Alabama ... favorite food is honey hot lemon pepper wings.