Derrick Ward

Derrick Laron Ward (twitter: @DerrickWard32)

Position: RB
Height: 5-11    Weight: 233 lbs.

Born: August 30, 1980 in Los Angeles, CA
College: Fresno St., Ottawa (KS)
Drafted by the New York Giants in the 7th round (235th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 25 (4005th overall since 1950)

• 4/24 FootballPerspective.com: Are Big School Prospects Overrated in the NFL Draft?: We already know what the average draft pick is worth, thanks to the Football Perspective Draft Value Chart. If we assign the draft...
• 4/4 The Pewter Plank: 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ NFL Draft Review: Where Are They Now?: Before we get to reminisce over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers draft class from 9 years ago, let me fill you in on the 2004 draft as...

• 1/7 FootballPerspective.com: Jamaal Charles’ 2012 was one of the most inconsistent seasons in RB history: A couple of weeks ago, I heard my buddy and co-worker Sigmund Bloom say on the Footballguys Podcast that Jamaal Charles was having...

• 9/6 FootballPerspective.com: Reviewing how last year’s breakout teams looked after week 1: The San Francisco 49ers were the breakout team of the 2011 season, going from 6-10 in 2010 to 13-3 last year. The Cincinnati Bengals...

• 7/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: NFL | Derrick Ward retires after nine seasons: Free-agent RB Derrick Ward (Texans) announced his retirement Tuesday, July 3, after nine NFL seasons. Ward's best season came...[+] in 2008 with the New York Giants when he rushed for 1,025 yards and a 5.6 yards per carry average. He finishes with 2,628 rushing yards and 12 rushing TD in 93 NFL games.

• 6/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Derrick Ward still an option: The Houston Texans could consider re-signing free-agent RB Derrick Ward later this offseason if he is not able to find another...[+] team to join.

• 5/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Derrick Ward could return: The Houston Texans may consider re-signing free-agent RB Derrick Ward this offseason if he is willing to accept the veteran minimum....[+]

• 3/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Derrick Ward signs new deal: The Houston Texans have signed RB Derrick Ward to a new one-year deal worth $1.75 million, according to John McClain, of the Houston...[+] Chronicle. The deal includes an $875,000 signing bonus.

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