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JayWard

SS#24MIN Vikings

6'1" • 188lbs • 26y/o

Overall Grade '26: 59.9; Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '26: 2; 125th/135 - Ss
Interceptions '26: 0; Not Enough Snaps
WK 4 MATCHUP: vs MIA 10/4, 8:05 PM

Jay

Ward

#24

MIN Vikings

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/1/2026

Jay Ward is a safety for the Minnesota Vikings who earned a 59.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 89 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 59.9 ranked 0th among 89 qualified safeties.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Ward broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 0.0 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 0 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 0 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

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

No Data - Not Ranked

INTERCEPTIONS

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TOTAL PRESSURES

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RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

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Defense

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Solo Tackles

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Yards per Reception Allowed

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Snaps

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125

Total Snaps

126

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

121

Coverage Snaps

JayWard

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