Played linebacker and tight end at Bishop O'Connell High School for head coach Colin Disch ... rated a three-star recruit according to ESPN.com, Scout.com and 247sports.com ... rated a two-star recruit according to Rivals.com ... spent first two years of high school at Gonzaga ... son of former UVA great, running back Barry Word ... Barry Word ranks No. 11 all-time at UVA in career rushing and was the 1985 ACC Player of the Year before a seven-year NFL career that included stops with the New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals.