Denzel Nehemiah Ward is an American football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL, as of the 2024 season. The Browns drafted Ward with the 4th overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. With 12 starts in his rookie season, Ward recorded 53 tackles, a forced fumble and three interceptions, along with that he was named to the Pro Bowl and the NFL All-Rookie Team. Ward concluded the 2019 and 2020 seasons with 44 tackles two interceptions and 46 tackles, and two interceptions respectively. In 2021, the Browns picked up the fifth-year option on Ward’s contract. Ward became the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history the following season when he signed a five-year extension with the Browns.
For collegiate football, Ward played at Ohio State University. Ward recorded seven tackles in 11 games during his freshman season according to Sports Reference. During the 2016 season, Ward received an Honorable mention All-Big Ten by the media (as per the university's official website). The following season, Ward was named to the First-team All-American and all-Big Ten Conference. To enter the 2018 NFL Draft, Ward decided to forgo his senior season. Prior to playing at Ohio State, Ward played high school football, and basketball and ran track at Nordonia High School.
What is Denzel Ward's 40 time?
According to the official NFL website and NFL Combine Results, Ward completed the 40-yard dash in 4.32 seconds and the 20-yard split in 2.48 seconds at the 2018 NFL Combine. He also participated in several other on-field drills, recording a vertical leap of 39 inches and a broad jump of 11 feet 4 inches.
| Test Type | Test Result |
| 10-Yard Split | 1.47 seconds |
| Bench Press | 16 Reps |
Denzel Ward’s Physical Attributes
| Age | 27 years old, as of November 2024 |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 190 lbs (86 kg) |
Denzel Ward’s Age
Ward is 27 years old, as of November 2024. He was born on 28th April 1997, in Macedonia, Ohio.
Denzel Ward’s Height
Ward stands at 5 feet 11 inches or 1.80 meters tall.
Denzel Ward’s Weight
Ward weighs 190 pounds or 86 kilograms.
FAQs about Denzel Ward
A. Denzel Ward attended Nordonia High School.
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A. Denzel Ward was born on April 28, 1997.
A. Denzel Ward was drafted in the NFL draft of 2018.
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