T.J. Ward

Cleveland Browns 38th pick

DB ·

Oregon · 2010–2020

107

Games

458

Solo Tackles

8.5

Sacks

Interceptions

T.J. Ward is a former defensive back out of Oregon, selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 38th overall pick (round 2) in the 2010 NFL Draft. He played 107 regular-season games from 2010 to 2017, with the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was named to 3 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2010

Round

Round 2

Pick

38th overall

Team

Cleveland Browns

Position

College

Oregon

T.J. Ward Career Stats

3× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 7 seasons.
Ranks 9th in the 2010 draft class in solo tackles (458).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2010	CLE	16	78	28	0	0	0	2	10	1
2011	CLE	8	28	11	0	1	1	0	3	1
2012	CLE	14	48	18	2	1	3	1	4	3
2013	CLE	16	74	37	9	1.5	2	2	5	0
2014	DEN	15	57	14	5	2	5	2	5	0
2015	DEN	12	49	11	4	2	3	0	6	2
2016	DEN	14	63	18	1	1	5	1	8	3
2017	TB	12	29	12	1	0	0	0	3	0
Career		107	426	149	22	8.5	19	8	44	10

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

211 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.56s

Bench Press

19 reps

Vertical Jump

34"

Broad Jump

121"

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