Tim Ward
DE/OLB
Old Dominion

 

Ed Hunt:  What are your measurements? (height, weight and 40 time)

 

Tim Ward:  I’m 6’5, 255lbs and I would run a 4.6 if I was fully healthy.

 

Ed Hunt:  What is your best position?

 

Tim Ward:  Either a defensive end or an outside linebacker.

 

Ed Hunt:  What positions can you play?

 

Tim Ward:  I’m a defensive end and outside linebacker.  I also played some nose and interior tackle.

 

Ed Hunt:  Who is the best player you have faced on an opposing team?

 

Tim Ward:  Singletary from FAU.

 

Ed Hunt:  Coming out of high school, which schools showed interest in you?

 

Tim Ward:  Old Dominion, Gardner Webb and Hampton.

 

Ed Hunt:  What made you ultimately choose Old Dominion?

 

Tim Ward:  They were the only FBS school, so this was my best chance at the NFL.

 

Ed Hunt:  What are your strengths?

 

Tim Ward:  Run defense, setting the edge, length and quickness.

 

Ed Hunt:  What areas of your game are you trying to improve upon?

 

Tim Ward:  Using my hands more.

 

Ed Hunt:  Describe your overall career.

 

Tim Ward:  I would say I got off to a slow start but I finished pretty good and it was a good overall experience.

 

Ed Hunt:  What is the highlight of your career at this point?

 

Tim Ward:  Beating Virginia Tech.

 

Ed Hunt:  Are you trying to add weight at this point in the draft process?

 

Tim Ward:  Not really, maybe a couple pounds.  Keep getting stronger.

 

Ed Hunt:  What have you learned the most from your coaching staff?

 

Tim Ward:  How to be a good person.  You have to be a good person on and off the field.

 

Ed Hunt:   Is there a role you have played on special teams thus far in your career?

 

Tim Ward:  Not much, I was on the punt return unit.

 

Ed Hunt:  What is your favorite NFL team?

 

Tim Ward:  Colts.

 

Ed Hunt:  Who is your favorite NFL player?

 

Tim Ward:  Jadeveon Clowney.

 

Ed Hunt:  What’s the most important trait for a DL?

 

Tim Ward:  Just being physical and taking it to the offensive line.

 

Ed Hunt:  Before the ball is snapped, what tendencies are you looking for in that offense?

 

Tim Ward:  Formation and how the offensive tackle is in his stance.

 

Ed Hunt:  What players on your team should we keep an eye on for next season?

 

Tim Ward:  Juwan Ross.

 

Ed Hunt:  What do you enjoy most about football?

 

Tim Ward:  The camaraderie.

 

Ed Hunt:  Who is your biggest role model and why?

 

Tim Ward:  My dad.  He raised me to be who I am.

 

Ed Hunt:  What is your definition of a leader?

 

Tim Ward:  Someone who can get people to follow them.

 

Ed Hunt:  What do you want to do with your life after football?

 

Tim Ward:  I have a criminal justice degree.  Do something in criminal justice.

 

Ed Hunt:  What five words best describe you?

 

Tim Ward:  Quick, athletic, long, powerful and strong.

 

Ed Hunt:  Who will win the Super Bowl next year?

 

Tim Ward:  Saints.