Jaheim Ward is Eastern Kentucky’s preseason All-America DB with a nose for the ball
In the 2024 season, Ward turned into an impact piece for Eastern Kentucky, starting 10 games and finishing with 66 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 2 interceptions, and 9 pass breakups; he was named Second Team All-UAC and later earned preseason All-America recognition in 2025. The fit is obvious: he’s a long, physical 6'2" defensive back who tackles like a linebacker, plays with real urgency, and shows the kind of playmaking instincts that help a defense win ugly.
