Denzel Ward

Cleveland Browns 4th pick

CB ·

Ohio State · 2018–2025

112

Games

298

Solo Tackles

0.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Denzel Ward is a cornerback out of Ohio State, selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 4th overall pick (round 1) in the 2018 NFL Draft. He has played 112 regular-season games since 2018, with the Cleveland Browns. He was named to 5 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2018

Round

Round 1

Pick

4th overall

Team

Cleveland Browns

Position

College

Ohio State

Denzel Ward Career Stats

5× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 8 seasons.
Ranks 4th in the 2018 draft class in interceptions (18).
Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2018	CLE	13	39	12	4	0	0	3	11	1
2019	CLE	12	36	6	1	0	1	2	11	0
2020	CLE	12	37	8	1	0	1	2	18	1
2021	CLE	15	33	9	1	0.5	2	3	10	0
2022	CLE	14	37	11	1	0	1	3	15	0
2023	CLE	12	26	4	1	0	0	2	11	1
2024	CLE	16	38	8	1	0	1	2	19	1
2025	CLE	14	27	10	2	0	0	1	9	0
2026	CLE	3	8	5	0	0	0	0	1	2
Career		111	281	73	12	0.5	6	18	105	6

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

5-10

Weight

183 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.32s

Bench Press

16 reps

Vertical Jump

39"

Broad Jump

136"

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