2Tavin Ward
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Bio
Tavin Ward is a 6'1", 197-pound safety from Fort Myers, Florida, who has started for South Florida across three seasons. In 2024, he appeared in all 13 games with 13 starts, recording 62 total tackles and leading the team with three interceptions while adding two tackles for loss and three pass break-ups. During the 2025 season, Ward started 10 of 11 appearances, posting 60 tackles (33 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, one interception returned 40 yards for a touchdown, and two pass deflections. He was named to the 2025 Phil Steele Preseason All-Conference Second Team. Ward is a returning redshirt senior for the 2026 season. From North Fort Myers HS · Fort Myers, FL.
Tavin Ward started 9 of 13 games in 2025 and appeared in 10.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SeniorHeight6'1"Weight197 lbHometownFort Myers, FLHigh schoolNorth Fort Myers HSRecruiting2 · No. 11 national · 2022 classConferenceAmerican Athletic
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
5
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
1
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
NORTH FORT MYERS HSFort Myers, FL
SOUTH FLORIDA2022 — present