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[Update] Texas Tech Da’Leon Ward Arrested On Theft Charges
Update: On Wednesday, August 22, Da'Leon Ward was cleared of all charges. [FULL STORY]
Original story: On Tuesday afternoon (August 21st), current Texas Tech running back Da'Leon Ward was arrested and booked into the Lubbock County Jail.
Ward was charged with Theft of $2,500 - $30,000.
Ward looked to be leading the running back battle this season for Texas Tech. Just this morning, Texas Tech Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury talked highly of Ward at his media availability.
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