Jay Ward
Jay Ward is a defensive back for the Minnesota Vikings, wearing #24. Jay played college football at LSU and was drafted in 2023 (round 4, pick 134). Listed at 6'1" and 188 lb.
Jay Ward: facts
- Team
- Minnesota Vikings
- Position
- Defensive back (DB)
- Jersey number
- #24
- College
- LSU
- Draft
- 2023, round 4, pick 134 (Minnesota Vikings)
- Born
- July 13, 2000 (age 26)
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 188 lb
- Rookie season
- 2023
Source: nflverse player records, the 2025 roster and the 2026 weekly rosters through week 4 (CC BY 4.0). See the other 2023 draft picks in our database.
Jay Ward: career by team
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
Other Vikings defensive backs
- Byron MurphyDB · #7 · Washington
- Dwight McGlothernDB · #6 · Arkansas
- Fabian MoreauDB · #23 · UCLA
- Harrison SmithDB · #22 · Notre Dame
- Isaiah RodgersDB · #2 · UMass Amherst
- Jeff OkudahDB · #8 · Ohio State
- Josh MetellusDB · #44 · Michigan
- Tavierre ThomasDB · #37 · Ferris State
Also from LSU
- Ali GayeLB · Texans
- Andre' SamDB · Eagles
- Anthony BradfordOL · Seahawks
- Arden KeyLB · Colts
- Austin DeculusOL · Chargers
- BJ OjulariLB · Cardinals
- Blake FergusonLS · Texans
- Bradyn SwinsonLB · Patriots
Drafted near Jay in 2023
- Tyler LacyRound 4, pick 130 · DL
- Charlie JonesRound 4, pick 131 · WR
- Nick HerbigRound 4, pick 132 · LB
- Aidan O'ConnellRound 4, pick 135 · QB
- Yasir AbdullahRound 5, pick 136 · LB
- Jaquelin RoyRound 5, pick 141 · DL
Jay Ward: questions
What team does Jay Ward play for?
Jay Ward is on the Minnesota Vikings roster (NFC North) in the 2026 nflverse weekly rosters (through week 4), wearing jersey number 24.
What position does Jay Ward play?
Defensive back (DB), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did Jay Ward go to college?
LSU. 65 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was Jay Ward drafted?
In 2023, round 4, pick 134, by the Minnesota Vikings.
How tall is Jay Ward?
6'1" (73 inches), 188 lb.
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