Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics

Career Honors:
- 2008 Southland Conference All-Academic Team (First Team)

2009: Played in 10 games, making one start … Start came at McNeese State … Lone catch of the season was a 11-yard touchdown in a 69-20 win over Union College … Was also credited with an eight-yard kickoff return at South Dakota.

2008: Appeared in 12 games, making five starts … Finished season with eight catches for 60 yards and a touchdown … Caught two passes for 11 yards and a touchdown in season finale at Nicholls State … Finished with two receptions for 15 yards at Alcorn State … Also had two catches at Stephen F. Austin … Credited with receptions at Louisiana Tech and Central Arkansas … Strong performer in the classroom earned Southland Conference All-Academic honors.

2007: Appeared in all 11 games, starting six contests at tight end … Had 10 receptions for 120 yards … Emerged as a pass catcher late in the season with a four-catch, 50-yard performance at Texas State … Also had two catches for 36 yards, including a season-long 22-yard reception, versus Sam Houston State … First collegiate catch came at Kansas … Also had catches at Tulane, versus Stephen F. Austin and at Northwestern State.

High School: Named First-Team All-District in 10-5A at Rockwall High School … served as team captain and was a second-team Academic All-Texas selection … named honorable mention All-District as a junior … Also played on the school’s basketball team.

Personal: Born in Dallas, Texas … Son of John and Julie Wardell … Has two brothers, Jake and Luke … A business administration major.