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Na Derris Ward Scout.com Headlines:
Ward's status the same
Tight end Na'Darris Ward
-by eDuck.com Aug 4, 2008
Ward leaving Georgia
Georgia will have a tight end shortage in the upcoming football season.
-by DawgPost.com Feb 26, 2008
Report: Ward leaving Georgia
ATHENS - A report in the Athens Banner-Herald confirms the rumors Ward will in fact leave.
-by DawgPost.com Feb 26, 2008
Ward or Figgins to start at TE for Dawgs
NaDerris Ward and Bruce Figgins will be the top two tight ends when Georgia plays Oklahoma State
-by DawgPost.com Aug 27, 2007
Richt: "No discipline problem at Georgia"
Richt started the 2007 season addressing his team’s offseason issues.
-by DawgPost.com Aug 4, 2007
Ward arrested Friday on traffic charges
Na Derris Ward was arrested on traffic charges Friday
-by DawgPost.com Jul 27, 2007
Tennessee Week: Wednesday News and Notes
ATHENS - Josh Kendall's news and notes from Georgia's fall practices.
-by DawgPost.com Oct 4, 2006
Ward a long way from home
NaDerris Ward is officially the Bulldog who lives farthest away from home.
-by DawgPost.com Aug 4, 2006
Ward to arrive in Athens in July
Ward discusses how things have been going since signing day and when he will be reporting to Georgia
-by DawgPost.com May 31, 2006
Ward recruited Georgia
ATHENS – As it turns out, Georgia didn’t so much recruit Na Derris Ward as Ward recruited the Bulldo
-by DawgPost.com Feb 2, 2006
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-by DawgPost.com Oct 4, 2006

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Na Derris Ward
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 245 40: 4.8
Position: TE
Date of Birth: 08/14/1987
Year: Class of 2006
High School: McClymonds Senior HS
(Oakland, CA)
College: Georgia

2006 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list):
Pos: TE Pos Rank: #3 Pos Rating:

Scout.com Player Evaluation:
STRENGTHS
 Blocking Ability
 Size
 Toughness
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
 Hands and Concentration
 Running Ability
Na'Derris is a big target that needs to utilize his size a little more when running a pattern. But when it comes to leading on a run, it's a strength. Concentration is a key. Definitely could be a true two-way threat given some time.


Biography:
As a junior (9-4 record), he had 20 receptions for 450 yards and five touchdowns. On special teams, he had 15 tackles and three forced fumbles. Ward was named first team all-city and all-East Bay. At the Cal summer camp last year, he was named the MVP of the tight ends; Bench: 275/Squat: 495/Vert Jump: 30"

Ward: "I'm a team role player and I get very physical on the field. I'll also do whatever a coach needs me to do. I am a good listener. I am a great blocker and a team player. I'll make plays if I have to or make a big block if I have to. I'll just do whatever it takes to win. I've got really good speed for my position and I've also got great awareness.

"I want to definitely work on getting yards after the catch this season. I'm really not satisfied with that yet. I also want to work on keeping my eye on the ball until I've got full possession of it, then run with it.

"I have a nice work ethic and good hands. The main thing I want to work on is getting my speed up."

Coach's Comments: McClymonds head coach Alonzo Carter says of Ward, "He is a blue chip guy. Him and Joshua Tatum are cousins so it is great that they can push each other and make one another live up to the potential they have. They are both great players that I think can make it big on the next level."


Schools of Interest:
SchoolInterest LevelOffer? Attended Camp?Visit DateSigned LOI?
Georgia Verbal Yes   11/19/2005
Arizona No Interest Yes   10/22/2005  
Florida No Interest Yes   11/26/2005  
LSU No Interest Yes   10/14/2005  
Tennessee No Interest Yes   10/29/2005