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Chris Ward is a former offensive tackle out of Ohio State, selected by the New York Jets with the 4th overall pick (round 1) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints.
Draft Details
Chris Ward Career Stats
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1978)
- Unanimous All-American (1977)
- Consensus All-American (1976)
- 3× First-team All-Big Ten (1975, 1976, 1977)
- Ohio State Hall of Fame
Career Totals
| Games played | Games started |
|---|---|
| 100 | 95 |
Career History
- New York Jets (1978–1983)
- New Orleans Saints (1984)
Born: Dayton, Ohio, U.S. · Height: 6-3 · Weight: 267 lb
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New York Jets 1978 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 31 | Mark Merrill | LB | Minnesota |
| 3 | 61 | Mickey Shuler | TE | Penn State |
| 4 | 88 | Dodie Donnell | RB | Nebraska |
| 5 | 113 | Randy Sidler | LB | Penn State |
| 6 | 141 | Bobby Jackson | CB | Florida State |
| 6 | 143 | Gregg Robinson | DE | Dartmouth |
| 7 | 169 | Levi Armstrong | DB | UCLA |
| 7 | 170 | Jim Earley | RB | Michigan State |
| 8 | 197 | Derrick Gaffney | WR | Florida |
| 8 | 203 | Mike Mock | LB | Texas Tech |
| 8 | 213 | Roy Eppes | DB | Clemson |
| 9 | 225 | Reggie Grant | CB | Oregon |
| 9 | 227 | Neil Hutton | DB | Penn State |
| 10 | 254 | Louis Richardson | DE | Florida State |
| 11 | 281 | Pat Ryan | QB | Tennessee |
| 12 | 311 | Alan Williams | P | Florida |