After losing star rusher Deuce Vaughn to the NFL, the Kansas State Wildcats quickly added former Florida State tailback Treshaun Ward from the transfer portal. Ward wants to become a standout 2024 NFL Draft prospect. We’re looking at Ward’s scouting report for next year’s Draft.
Treshaun Ward Draft Profile and Measurements
- Height: 5’10”
- Weight: 194 pounds
- Position: RB
- School: Kansas State
- Current Year: Senior
Ward spent four years at Florida State, getting sparse work in his first two seasons before emerging as an efficient and explosive backup option. He averaged 6.5 yards per carry over his final two years and added 204 yards on 27 receptions as a receiver. His career-high for carries in a game is 16 entering 2023.
Treshaun Ward Scouting Report
Strengths
- Has taken advantage of his build by hiding behind blockers and accelerating past confused defenders who stop their feet as they look for him.
- He has very little wear on him with fewer than 100 carries each season played.
- Is a capable and dangerous receiver out of the backfield, showing off the ability to get upfield quickly and make a defender miss in space.
- He is a patient runner who fits inside zone and gap concepts because of his burst and willingness to let defenses make a mistake.
- His agility allows him to change directions without stopping his stride and opens up a full array of moves he can use to destroy tackling angles.
- Competitive player who falls forward through contact.
Weaknesses
- He is more built and has been used primarily as a backup in college, so it’s hard to envision him being more than a depth piece in the NFL.
- His thinner lower body does not generate much power. Anything close to a direct hit brings him down.
- He needs to see more exposure as a pass blocker to be a viable chip blocker.
- Experience is lacking, and more reps will help him see rushing lanes better.
Current Draft Projection and Summary
With only 188 carries entering the 2023 season, Ward still has a lot left in his gas tank before his career ends. He has a great opportunity at Kansas State, which offers a better blocking line and scheme for Ward to succeed. He’ll likely split carries with sophomore DJ Giddens.
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There are many backs in the NFL as second and third backups who are similar to Ward. He’s not overly fast in the open field, and his power is lacking compared to starters, but that doesn’t mean there’s no role for him. Ward must be highly efficient and reliable to earn and keep one of those roles in the NFL.
That means he’s borderline draftable when it comes to the 2024 class. A big year where he carries the team’s workload more than expected would help tremendously to increase his value.
