Jihad Ward, DT, Illinois. Ranked #75 overall on the 2016 consensus board (Round 3 projection); Las Vegas drafted him in Round 2, pick 44.
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
63ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TFL | QBH | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | IND | 10-6 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 33% | 37 |
| '19 | BAL | 14-2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 46% | 61 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 4 | 11 | 6 | 42% | 49 | |
| '20 | BAL | 11-5 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 40% | 51 |
| '21 | JAX | 3-14 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 41% | 54 |
| '22 | NYG | 9-7 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 62% | 84 |
| '23 | NYG | 6-11 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 59% | 78 |
| '24 | MIN | 14-3 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 41% | 53 |
| '25 | TEN | 3-14 | 4 | 22 | 14 | 67% | 89 |
| Career | — | 28 | 84 | 77 | 53% | 63 | |
Size & Length
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2016 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'5 ⅛"
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Frame profile.
Weight
297 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33.875"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.375"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2016 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
5.11 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
25"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
111"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.38 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.63 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
20 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Jihad Ward leads all DTs from the 2016 draft class in career tackles for loss.