ACTIVE

Jay
Ward

#24

MIN Vikings

6'1"

188lbs

25y/o

Overall Grade '25

70.4

Not Enough Snaps

Snap Count '25

249

105th/179 - Ss

Interceptions '25

Not Enough Snaps

Pass Breakups '25

Not Enough Snaps

Jay

Ward

#24

MIN Vikings

BIO

GRADES

SEASON STATS

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 3/27/2026

Jay Ward is a safety for the Minnesota Vikings who earned a 70.4 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 0th among 98 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 68.6 ranked 0th among 98 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 71.3 ranked 0th at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Ward broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 118.8 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 2 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 21 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Minnesota Vikings

2023 - Present

LSU Tigers

2019 - 2022

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Season Stats

2025

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

No Data - Not Ranked

INTERCEPTIONS

No Data - Not Ranked

TOTAL PRESSURES

No Data - Not Ranked

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

No Data - Not Ranked

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

118.8

Yards per Reception Allowed

19.5

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Rank

105

Total Snaps

249

Run Defense Snaps

147

Pass Rush Snaps

115

Coverage Snaps

Jay Ward

Summary Bio

Career

PFF Grades

Season Stats

Defense

Snaps

Jay
Ward