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Jay Ward is 26 years old, born July 13, 2000. Ward is 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) and 190 lb (86 kg). Ward plays safety for the Minnesota Vikings (as of November 3, 2026). Ward's 2026 salary is $1,145,000, under a contract through 2026. Ward was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2023, round 4, pick 134, out of LSU.

Jay Ward at a glance

  • Age26 born July 13, 2000
  • Height6 ft 1 in 185 cm
  • Weight190 lb 86 kg
  • CollegeLSU
  • 2026 salary$1.1 million contract through 2026

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Jay Ward stats, last 5 games

DateOpponentResultTacklesSacks
Nov 1at LionsL 15–1910
Oct 25vs ColtsW 16–1020
Oct 11at SaintsW 23–1310
Oct 4vs DolphinsW 15–1020
Sep 20at BearsW 9–310

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Jay Ward contract

  • 2026 salary$1.1 million
  • Signed through2026
  • WithMinnesota Vikings

Salary by season

SeasonBase salary
2023$1.4 million
2024$915,000
2025$1 million
2026$1.1 million

Career

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Jay Ward is on the Minnesota Vikings, coached by Kevin O'Connell.

  • BornJuly 13, 2000, Moultrie, GA, USA
  • Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight190 lb (86 kg)
  • NationalityUnited States
  • Draft2023, round 4, pick 134
  • Drafted byMinnesota Vikings

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  • Roster and bio facts from the public National Football League roster and Wikidata (CC0); see also Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
  • Status from the team's injury report.
  • Win chance from Axle 2.0, Bandwagon's model (its record).
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