Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State. Ranked #9 overall on the 2018 consensus board (Round 1 projection); Cleveland drafted him in Round 1, pick 4.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
78STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | INT | PD | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | CLE | 7-8 | 3 | 11 | 39 | 88% | †80 |
| '19 | CLE | 6-10 | 2 | 11 | 36 | 96% | 94 |
| '20 | CLE | 11-5 | 2 | 18 | 37 | 95% | 92 |
| '21 | CLE | 8-9 | 3 | 10 | 33 | 86% | †77 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 10 | 50 | 145 | 92% | 86 | |
| '22 | CLE | 7-10 | 3 | 15 | 37 | 83% | 74 |
| '23 | CLE | 11-6 | 2 | 11 | 26 | 79% | †70 |
| '24 | CLE | 3-14 | 2 | 19 | 38 | 75% | †65 |
| '25 | CLE | 5-12 | 1 | 9 | 27 | 83% | †74 |
| Career | — | 18 | 104 | 273 | 87% | 78 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
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Context
Height
5'10 ⅞"
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Frame profile.
Weight
183 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31.25"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
8.75"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.32 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
39"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
136"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
16 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Selected 4th overall, Denzel Ward has validated his Round 1 draft investment — ranking among the top 100% of CBs from the 2018 draft class.