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Ward had one total tackle and a QB hit in Sunday's win over Houston. Ward played on just nine of the defense's 67 snaps as he has a reserve safety role. He could get more playing time if the Vikings limit Harrison Smith's snaps later this season to keep him fresh.
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The Vikings selected Ward in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 134th overall. Harrison Smith is entering his age 34 season, and 2022 first-rounder Lewis Cine is coming off a serious leg injury. This made safety a need, and with it being a light class at that position, the Vikings were able to wait until Day 3 to address it. Ward, a defensive back from LSU, is thin for a safety at 188 pounds, and his speed checks in at 4.55 in the 40. Still, he managed to be a two-year starter at LSU and played well with six career picks. He's a depth option at safety who could be thrust into a role as a rookie.
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| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK | OPP FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 11/03 | Indianapolis | 18 | |
| 10 | 11/10 | @Jacksonville | 13 | |
| 11 | 11/17 | @Tennessee | 32 | |
| 12 | 11/24 | @Chicago | 28 | |
| 13 | 12/01 | Arizona | 27 | |
| 14 | 12/08 | Atlanta | 21 | |
| 15 | 12/16 | Chicago | 28 | |
| 16 | 12/22 | @Seattle | 20 | |
| 17 | 12/29 | Green Bay | 29 | |
| 18 | 01/05 | @Detroit | 23 |