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Games
22
Solo Tackles
Jay Ward is a safety out of LSU, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 134th overall pick (round 4) in the 2023 NFL Draft. He has played 52 regular-season games since 2023, with the Minnesota Vikings.
Draft Details
Jay Ward Career Stats
- Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | MIN | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MIN | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | MIN | 12 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | MIN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 28 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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
6-1
Weight
188 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.55s
Bench Press
16 reps
Vertical Jump
34.5"
Broad Jump
132"
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