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Jay Ward
Strong safety (SS2) · age 26 · 6′1″ 190 lb · LSU · Round 4, pick 134, 2023
IDP points a game1.02026 · 6 games
2026 season
Tackles8
Solo4
For loss0
Sacks0
QB hits0
INT0
Pass def.0
Forced fum.0
Game log
| 2026 | Opp | Tkl | TFL | Sk | INT | PD | FF | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 9 | BUF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Wk 8 | DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 |
| Wk 7 | IND | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 |
| Wk 5 | NO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Wk 4 | MIA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Wk 2 | CHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
2025 game log
2025 season
| Season | G | Tkl | TFL | Sk | INT | PD | FF | Pts/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.9 |
Minnesota Vikings defensive backs
| Player | Depth | Tkl | Sk | Pts/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Rodgers | LCB1 | 26 | 0 | 3.4 |
| Charles Demmings | LCB2 | – | – | – |
| Josh Metellus | SS1 | 58 | 0.5 | 6.2 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS3 | – | – | – |
| Harrison Smith | FS1 | 17 | 0.5 | 2.9 |
| Theo Jackson | FS2 | 21 | 0 | 2.7 |
| Jacob Thomas | FS3 | 9 | 0 | 1.5 |
| James Pierre | RCB1 | 30 | 0 | 5.4 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | RCB2 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 |
| Byron Murphy | NB1 | 38 | 0 | 6.6 |
IDP points
One balanced scoring, used to compare games: solo tackle 1, assisted tackle 0.5, tackle for loss 1, sack 2, QB hit 0.5, interception 3, pass defended 1, forced fumble 2, fumble recovery 2, touchdown 6, safety 2. Defenders are not ranked or valued yet.