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DenzelWard

CBCB#21CLE Browns

5'11" • 190lbs • 29y/o

Overall Grade '26: 90.3; 1st/97 - CBs
Snap Count '26: 456; 11th/166 - CBs
Interceptions '26: 2; 4th/97 - CBs
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Denzel

Ward

#21

CLE Browns

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/31/2026

Denzel Ward is a cornerback for the Cleveland Browns who earned a 90.3 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 1st among 97 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 90.9 ranked 1st among 97 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 65.4 ranked 39th at the position.

He recorded 2 interceptions on the season. Ward broke up 2 passes in coverage. He allowed a 53.8 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 14 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 23 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Cleveland Browns

2018 - Present

Ohio State Buckeyes

2015 - 2017

Honors

Honor

Year

PFF101

2018, 2023

Pro Bowl selection

2018, 2021, 2023

PFF first-team All American

2017

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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

24th/97 CBs

INTERCEPTIONS

4th/97 CBs

TOTAL PRESSURES

26th/97 CBs

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

31st/97 CBs

Defense

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Rank

Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

53.8

Yards per Reception Allowed

8.6

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Rank

Total Snaps

456

Run Defense Snaps

178

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

278

DenzelWard

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