
Westen Ard
Position coach (Western Kentucky, 2026): Davis Merritt
Warner Robins, GAFreshman6'1"235 lb#32
Estimated NIL value
$65K
Model estimate. This is not a reported contract.
Transfer Vulnerability Score
38 / 100
95th
High risk. Percentile vs all active college players we track.
HS recruit
Class
Freshman
Seasons left (incl. 2026)
5 seasons
Westen Ard is a 6'1", 235-lb Freshman LB at Western Kentucky from Warner Robins, GA. TransferPortl estimates Westen Ard's NIL market value at $65K, a model estimate rather than a reported contract. Westen Ard has a TransferPortl Transfer Vulnerability Score of 38 out of 100, a relative risk score for entering the transfer portal.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
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Advanced Statistics
2026 · 55 tklHavoc Plays
11
90th
Ball Plays
3
88th
Solo Tackle Rate
45.5%
43rd
Percentiles rank this season against every 2026 FBS and FCS LBs with the same minimum sample. Higher is better.
TVS History
Current TVS
38
Highest TVS
54
Oct 19, 2026
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Market Value History
Current market value
$64,527
Highest market value
$70,135
Oct 17, 2026
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Recruitment
Class of 2026
Committed to UConn Jun 2025 -> flipped to Western Kentucky Jan 2026
Season Statistics
| Season | Team | Tackles | Solo | TFL | Sacks | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Western Kentucky | 55 | 25 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 3 |
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