University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
2018 Football Roster

Jersey Number 71
Akkai Ward
- Position:
- Offensive Line
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-3 / 310
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Brusly, La.
- High School:
- Brusly
2018 Season (Redshirt Sophomore)
Did not see time during the year.
2017 Season (Redshirt Freshman)
Appeared in one game...Was primarily a member of the offensive line scout team...Saw limited action at Ole Miss (11/11)...Earned first letter.
2016 Sesaon (Freshman)
Redshirt season...Member of the scout team.
High School
Three-year starter at Brusly High School…A first-team All-District 6-3A selection as a senior…Played in the Red Stick Army Bowl...Rated as the No. 21 offensive lineman in Louisiana by VarsityPreps.com…Coached by Marc Brown.
Personal
Born Dec. 23, 1997 in Brusly...The son of Alvan Ward and Shenita Bynum...Has two brothers and one sister...Majoring in criminal justice.
Did not see time during the year.
2017 Season (Redshirt Freshman)
Appeared in one game...Was primarily a member of the offensive line scout team...Saw limited action at Ole Miss (11/11)...Earned first letter.
2016 Sesaon (Freshman)
Redshirt season...Member of the scout team.
High School
Three-year starter at Brusly High School…A first-team All-District 6-3A selection as a senior…Played in the Red Stick Army Bowl...Rated as the No. 21 offensive lineman in Louisiana by VarsityPreps.com…Coached by Marc Brown.
Personal
Born Dec. 23, 1997 in Brusly...The son of Alvan Ward and Shenita Bynum...Has two brothers and one sister...Majoring in criminal justice.
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Wednesday, December 03
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Sunday, November 30
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Sunday, November 30
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