Jay Ward
Position: DB
Jersey #: 24
Date of Birth: July 13, 2000
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 188 lbs
College: LSU
Drafted: Round , Pick 134 in 2023 by MIN
First Team: MIN (2023)
Last Team: MIN (2026)
Career Summary
LSU defensive back
Jay Ward played defensive back at LSU and was a member of the Tigers' 2019 national championship team as a true freshman.
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College Career
College defensive production
Ward started 23 of his 46 LSU games and recorded 164 tackles. He added six interceptions, 17 pass breakups and two forced fumbles while gaining experience at multiple secondary positions.
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Path to the NFL
Vikings draft selection
Minnesota selected Ward in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 134th overall pick.
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29592, 00-0038578, 2000-07-13, Jay Ward, Jay, Ward
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
#273Defensive Backs
MFT Score: 48.0
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