Oklahoma State's Bryant Ward Named Burslworth Finalist

The award is given to honor the nation's top player that began his career as a walk-on.

Thursday, May 26th 2011, 12:04 pm

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Oklahoma State's Bryant Ward Named Burslworth Finalist

Originally Published: Dec 3, 2010 6:0 PM CDT

Oklahoma Sports Staff

STILLWATER, Oklahoma -- Oklahoma State fullback Bryant Ward was named a finalist Friday for the inaugural Burlsworth Trophy, given to a player who began his career as a walk-on.

Ward walked on to the squad in 2007 and has seen significant playing time in all four seasons, as a blocking fullback and also on special teams duties.

The award is named for former Arkansas lineman who began his career as a walk-on, but after completing his collegiate career was drafted in the third round by the Indianapolis Colts. Eleven days after he was drafted he was killed in a car accident on the way back to his home town.

The Burlsworth Trophy Finalists

Sean Bedford, Center, Georgia Tech
Josh McNary, Defensive End, Army
Nick Reveiz, Linebacker, Tennessee
Bryant Ward, Fullback, Oklahoma State
Ryan Winterswy, Defensive End, Boise State