University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics

2018 Football Roster

Akkai Ward
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.
Trent Chaney Media Availability (April 25, 2026)
Saturday, April 25
JJ Garner Media Availability (April 25, 2026)
Saturday, April 25
Kody Jackson Media Availability (April 25, 2026)
Saturday, April 25
Michael Desormeaux Media Availability (April 25, 2026)
Saturday, April 25