#32
Westen Ard
Returning to Western Kentucky for 2026
Warner Robins, Ga. → Houston County HS
via wkusports.com ↗Westen Ard
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tyson Helton
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Western Kentucky
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Western Kentucky
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -4 net (19 in / 23 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Western Kentucky · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #100 · 2026 recruiting class #81
Background
HS/Misc.: Ard prepped at Houston County High School in Georgia, where he was considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN. He was ranked the No. 61 player at his position by ESPN. Ard was a two-way player at Houston County but joined the Hilltoppers as a linebacker. Offensively...
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