Ward receives VSN All-America honorable mention
Yemi Ward received All-America honorable mention as a wide receiver from the Victory Sports Network (VSN).
In a first-team all-conference season, Ward caught 59 passes for 883 yards and 14 touchdowns. He had at least four catches in nine of the team's 10 games and caught at least one touchdown pass in seven games. His 14 scoring receptions are the second-most in a season by a Bee.
The senior from Chicago, Ill., finished his St. Ambrose career with 162 catches for 2403 yards and 37 touchdowns. Ward leaves as the program's all-time leader in career touchdown receptions. He is also third all-time in catches and fourth in receiving yardage.
The VSN NAIA All-America football team is compiled by Jason Dannelly of the Victory Sports Network. Nominations are automatically taken from each All-Conference team in the NAIA. Input on the selections comes from coaches, SIDs and media members around the NAIA. The final selections are made by Dannelly.