Denzel Ward Cleveland Browns · #21
Denzel Ward is a Cornerback for the Cleveland Browns, drafted 4th overall, 2018. In 2026 he recorded 17 tackles and 1 interceptions.
Denzel Ward — the report card
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Where Denzel Ward stands
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Denzel Ward — every number, three levels deep
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How the model sees Denzel Ward
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Denzel Ward career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | PD | INT | FF | Sack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 13 | 53 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 44 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 46 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 43 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0.5 |
| 2022 | 14 | 53 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 34 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 49 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 39 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Career | 114 | 378 | 106 | 19 | 6 | 0.5 |
The Lab
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Are the Cleveland Browns built to win?
Team projection rolled up from the roster + last-season baselines — and what it means for his role.
The Ballad of Denzel Ward
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
Denzel Ward is a Cornerback for the Cleveland Browns, in his 9th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 4th overall, 2018 as a Cornerback.
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Denzel Ward is a Cleveland Browns cornerback, drafted 4th overall, 2018.
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Across 9 seasons (2018–2026) he has recorded 378 tackles, 1 sack and 19 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 17 tackles, 0 sacks and 1 interception in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 5' 11"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Draft
- 4th overall, 2018
- Born
- Macedonia, OH
- Age
- 29
- Jersey
- #21
Denzel Ward is from Macedonia, OH and is 29 years old. He was drafted 4th overall, 2018 and plays cornerback at 5' 11", 190 lbs.
Over 9 seasons (2018–2026) he has recorded 378 tackles, 0.5 sacks and 19 interceptions. Ward is currently on the Cleveland Browns roster.
Denzel Ward is a rotational starter in the secondary who has recorded 378 tackles with 19 interceptions and 106 passes defensed across 9 seasons (2018–2026).
Denzel Ward — frequently asked
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