NazirWard
CBCB#7SYR Orange
6'0" • 180lbs • Sr.Draft Eligibility:2028
- Overall Grade '26
- 60.4
- 806th/994 - CBs
- Snap Count '26
- 339
- 487th/2316 - CBs
- Interceptions '26
- 0
- 433rd/994 - CBs
- WK 10 MATCHUP
- vs CLEMSO 11/7, 5:00 PM
Nazir
Ward
CB
#7
|
SYR Orange
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 11/2/2026
Nazir Ward is a cornerback for the Syracuse Orange who earned a 60.4 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 806th among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 62.0 ranked 728th among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 64.1 ranked 638th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Ward broke up 4 passes in coverage. He allowed a 98.7 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 17 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 13 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Syracuse Orange
2025 - Present
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
2023 - 2025
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
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
60.4
AVG
806th/994 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
62.0
AVG
728th/994 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
73.0
AVG
93rd/994 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
64.1
AVG
638th/994 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vs TXSH
73.5
Week 0, 2025
vs TXSH
73.5
Week 0, 2025
vs NMST
69
Week 10, 2025
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vs FLIN
50.9
Week 8, 2025
vs FLIN
50.9
Week 8, 2025
vs KYLO
53.2
Week 7, 2026
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
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
13
729th/994 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
0
433rd/994 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
1
254th/994 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
17
623rd/994 CBs
Defense
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Rank
729
th
Solo Tackles
13
573
rd
Assists
3
192
nd
Forced Fumbles
0
672
nd
Stops
4
37
th
Sacks
1
456
th
Missed Tackles
4
433
rd
Interceptions
0
626
th
Passer Rating Allowed
98.7
487
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
12.1
254
th
Total Pressures
1
123
rd
PBUs
4
623
rd
Receptions Allowed
17
Rank
487
th
Total Snaps
339
609
th
Run Defense Snaps
131
792
nd
Pass Rush Snaps
1
378
th
Coverage Snaps
207
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