38 Facts About Denzel Ward

Denzel Nehemiah Ward was born on April 28,1997 and is an American professional football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League.

Denzel Ward played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Denzel Ward played cornerback and wide receiver for the Knights football team.

Denzel Ward committed to Ohio State University to play college football.

On December 29,2017, Denzel Ward released an official statement through his Twitter account announcing his decision to forgo his senior season and enter the 2018 NFL Draft.

Denzel Ward attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and completed the majority of combine drills, but opted to skip the short shuttle and three-cone drill.

Denzel Ward tied for first, among all players, in the 40-yard dash and his broad jump was the best among all players, regardless of position.

Denzel Ward tied for second in the vertical jump among his position group and tied for eighth in the bench press among cornerbacks who participated.

Denzel Ward attended pre-draft visits with multiple teams, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, and San Francisco 49ers.

Denzel Ward was the first defensive back drafted in 2018 and became the highest selected cornerback from Ohio State since Shawn Springs, who was selected third overall in the 1997 NFL draft.

Head coach Hue Jackson named Denzel Ward the starting cornerback to begin the regular season, alongside Terrance Mitchell.

Denzel Ward made his first career interception off a pass by Ben Roethlisberger to wide receiver Antonio Brown in the first quarter.

Denzel Ward's performance earned him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Denzel Ward missed two consecutive games after suffering a concussion.

Denzel Ward was inactive during the Browns' Week 17 loss at the Baltimore Ravens due to his concussion.

Denzel Ward finished his rookie season with 53 combined tackles, three interceptions, 11 pass deflections, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in 13 games, of which he started 12.

Denzel Ward was named to the Pro Bowl and the NFL All-Rookie Team.

Denzel Ward received an overall grade of 78.9 from Pro Football Focus, which set a career-high for him as a rookie.

Denzel Ward remained as the No 1 starting cornerback under new defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and was paired with Terrance Mitchell.

Denzel Ward was sidelined for four consecutive games after injuring his hamstring.

Denzel Ward finished the 2019 NFL season with a total of 44 combined tackles, 11 pass deflections, two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and a touchdown in 12 games and 12 starts.

Denzel Ward finished the season with 46 combined tackles, 18 pass deflections, and two interceptions in 12 games and 12 starts.

Denzel Ward finished the 2020 NFL season with an overall grade of 72.9 from Pro Football Focus.

Denzel Ward entered training camp as the de facto No 1 starting cornerback.

Denzel Ward was inactive for the Browns' Week 8 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers after injuring his hamstring.

Denzel Ward completed the 2021 NFL season with a total of 43 combined tackles, ten pass deflections, three interceptions, one touchdown, and was credited with half a sack in 15 games and 15 starts.

Denzel Ward earned an overall grade of 61.1 from Pro Football Focus in 2021.

Denzel Ward returned as the No 1 starting cornerback under defensive coordinator Joe Woods and started alongside Greg Newsome II.

Denzel Ward suffered a concussion and was sidelined for three consecutive games.

Denzel Ward finished the 2022 NFL season with 53 combined tackles, 15 pass deflections, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and one touchdown in 14 games and 14 starts.

Denzel Ward received an overall grade of 56.8 from Pro Football Focus, which ranked 97th amongst all cornerbacks.

Denzel Ward received a coverage grade of 60.4, ranking 80th among cornerbacks in 2022.

Denzel Ward injured his shoulder and was sidelined for three games.

Denzel Ward finished the season with 34 combined tackles, 11 pass deflections, and two interceptions in 13 games and 13 starts.

Denzel Ward received an overall grade of 69.8 from Pro Football Focus, ranking 37th among qualifying cornerbacks in 2023.

Denzel Ward returned as the No 1 starting cornerback and was paired with longtime No 2 starting cornerback Greg Newsome II.

Denzel Ward was inactive during a Week 18 loss at the Baltimore Ravens due to a shoulder injury.

Denzel Ward received an overall grade of 68.4 from Pro Football Focus, ranking 61st among 223 qualified cornerbacks in 2024.