Denzel Ward

American football cornerback, Pro Bowler

Denzel Ward - American football cornerback, Pro Bowler
Born

April 28th, 1997
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional American football cornerback, played college football at Ohio State University. Drafted by the Cleveland Browns as the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Contributed to the Browns' defense with notable performances and established a reputation as a skilled cover corner. Selected to the Pro Bowl in 2021 and recognized for outstanding defensive abilities.

Drafted fourth overall by the Cleveland Browns in 2018

Selected to the Pro Bowl in 2021

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