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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