DenzelWard
CBCB#21Ohio State
5'11" • 190lbs • 29y/oDraft Eligibility:2018
- Overall Grade '17
- 89.4
- 9th/473 - CBs
- Snap Count '17
- 538
- 245th/1396 - CBs
- Interceptions '17
- 1
- 146th/473 - CBs
- Pass Breakups '17
- 12
- 8th/473 - CBs
Denzel
Ward
CB
#21
|
Ohio State
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/30/2026
Denzel Ward was a cornerback for the Cleveland Browns who earned a 89.4 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2017 season, 9th among 473 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 90.9 ranked 3rd among 473 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 67.6 ranked 304th at the position.
He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Ward broke up 12 passes in coverage. He allowed a 63.4 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 20 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 35 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Cleveland Browns
2018 - Present
Ohio State Buckeyes
2015 - 2017
Honors
Honors
Honor
Year
PFF101
2018, 2023
Pro Bowl selection
2018, 2021, 2023
PFF first-team All American
2017
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2017
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
89.4
AVG
9th/473 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
90.9
AVG
3rd/473 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
55.2
AVG
312th/473 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
67.6
AVG
304th/473 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
@ INUN
87.3
Week 1, 2017
@ WIUN
83.5
Week CC, 2017
vs MDUN
79.9
Week 6, 2017
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vs PAST
56.3
Week 9, 2017
vs ILNW
58.5
Week 9, 2016
vs INUN
58.7
Week 6, 2016
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2017
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
35
147th/473 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
1
146th/473 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
247th/473 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
20
162nd/473 CBs
Defense
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Rank
147
th
Solo Tackles
35
350
th
Assists
2
129
th
Forced Fumbles
0
45
th
Stops
16
85
th
Sacks
0
213
th
Missed Tackles
5
146
th
Interceptions
1
81
st
Passer Rating Allowed
63.4
213
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
12.8
247
th
Total Pressures
0
8
th
PBUs
12
162
nd
Receptions Allowed
20
Rank
245
th
Total Snaps
538
295
th
Run Defense Snaps
218
189
th
Pass Rush Snaps
5
193
rd
Coverage Snaps
315
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