Tylan Ward Jr | Apple Valley

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Tylan

Ward Jr DB/WR

Class

2026

Height

6'0"

Weight

165

HS

Apple Valley

|

MN

Tylan Ward Jr

The second half of Apple Valley’s explosive and high-profile 2026 tandem, DB Tylan Ward Jr . has long...

Written by Oliver West

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Oliver West | Prep Redzone Scout

Oliver West

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The second half of Apple Valley’s explosive and high-profile 2026 tandem, DB Tylan Ward Jr Tylan Ward Jr 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB/WR Apple Valley | 2026 State MN . has long been on the radar of big name programs such as Kansas State and NDSU, the latter of whom has seen Ward Jr. visit thrice this school year, most recently last month for a junior day. Ward Jr. has also earned camp invites from Northern Iowa and South Dakota State, with Jamestown and Sioux Falls reaching out as well. The junior had a good showing when PRzMN checked out some section final action this past November, laying some big hits against St. Thomas Academy ball carriers and shutting down his half of the field while adding some juice to the offensive side of the ball as well. Ward finished his junior season with 28 tackles, 3 PBUs, 2 TFLs, 1 INT, and 20 catches for 241 yards and 2 TDs as a WR.

As a cornerback, Ward Jr. is instinctive and patient in coverage, displaying solid footwork, and he has the body control to read and not overextend or opening the gate while covering for himself either way at the top of the receiver’s route. He does a good job of consistently staying square and cutting off a receiver’s route and landmarks, and he can compete on a variety of different routes and does a good job of staying in a receiver’s hip pocket and locating the football. Plus, Ward Jr. has the speed to carry wideouts deep, and he’s comfortable being left on an island against Minnesota 5A opponents. Plus, the junior is quick after the catch and owns good burst, and has a good foundation of varsity prep experience as a defensive back. PRzMN is interested to see how things shake out for Ward Jr. and his fellow Apple Valley Eagle Q Barnslater Q Barnslater 6'0" | 160 lbs | WR/DB Apple Valley | 2026 State MN this spring.

Written 7 months ago

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