Mitchell Ward

Mitchell Ward is an American former professional football player who played three seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Dallas Texans and Charlotte Rage. He played college football at Southwest Texas State University.

Early life and college Ward is originally from Saint Johns Colony, Texas but grew up in Lockhart, Texas.

Ward played college football for the Southwest Texas State Bobcats of Southwest Texas State University, lettering in 1988. He graduated in 1989.

Professional career Ward played in all eight games for the Dallas Texans of the Arena Football League (AFL) in 1990, totaling 25 solo tackles, four assisted tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, one pass breakup, one interception for 19 yards and one touchdown, 57 carries for 185 yards and seven touchdowns, and one reception for 19 yards. Ward was named first-team All-Arena for his performance during the 1990 season. He appeared in seven games for Dallas in 1991, recording 17 solo tackles, 13 assisted tackles, two fumble recoveries, one blocked kick, 22 carries for 72 yards, and five catches for 45 yards. He founded the company in 2001.

His son, Preston Ward, plays college football at Texas State.