RB · Houston Texans
Derrick Ward
Age 45 · 180 cm (5'11") · 109 kg · Born Aug 30, 1980 · University of Ottawa (Kans.); Fresno State
NFL career
2004
debut year
2011
last season
8
seasons
#32
jersey
College: University of Ottawa (Kans.); Fresno State
2004 NFL Draft
Rd 7
round
#235
overall pick
NYJ
drafted by
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2004 to 2011 · 82 games.
Rushing
2,635yards
12touchdowns
553carries
4.8YPC avg
Receiving
787yards
3touchdowns
96receptions
8.2YPC avg
Stats by season
8 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Rushing
| Year | Team | G | Carries | Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | New York Giants | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2005 | New York Giants | 12 | 35 | 123 | 3.5 | 0 |
| 2006 | New York Giants | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2007 | New York Giants | 8 | 125 | 602 | 4.8 | 3 |
| 2008 | New York Giants | 16 | 182 | 1,025 | 5.6 | 2 |
| 2009 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 14 | 115 | 414 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 2010 | Houston Texans | 14 | 51 | 317 | 6.2 | 4 |
| 2011 | Houston Texans | 5 | 45 | 154 | 3.4 | 2 |
Games during career · Houston Texans
Most recent results for the franchise while Derrick Ward was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
W
L
L
L
W
W
W
13–20 @ Ravens
2011-19 · Jan 15, 2012 · PLAYOFF
W
31–10 vs Bengals
2011-18 · Jan 7, 2012 · PLAYOFF
L
22–23 vs Titans
2011-17 · Jan 1, 2012 · REGULAR
L
16–19 @ Colts
2011-16 · Dec 22, 2011 · REGULAR
L
13–28 vs Panthers
2011-15 · Dec 18, 2011 · REGULAR
W
20–19 @ Bengals
2011-14 · Dec 11, 2011 · REGULAR
W
17–10 vs Falcons
2011-13 · Dec 4, 2011 · REGULAR
W
20–13 @ Jaguars
2011-12 · Nov 27, 2011 · REGULAR
Other "Ward" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
University of Ottawa (Kans.) alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended University of Ottawa (Kans.).
2004 NFL Draft · Round 7 class
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QB · ARI
#203
Drew Strojny
OT · NYG
#204
Ryon Bingham
DT · SDG
#205
Nate Jones
FS · DAL
#205
Nate Jones
WR · DAL
#206
Mark Jones
WR · TAM
#207
Dylan McFarland
OT · BUF
#208
Adimchinobe Echemandu
RB · CLE
#209
Shane Olivea
OT · SDG
#210
Raheem Orr
DE · HOU
#211
Sloan Thomas
WR · HOU
#212
Eric Taylor
DT · PIT
RB peers of the era
Other RBs who debuted within five seasons of Derrick Ward.
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Debut 2004 · #33 · Texans
B.J. Sams
Debut 2004 · #30 · Chiefs
Brandon Miree
Debut 2004 · #40 · Packers
Bruce Perry
Debut 2004 · #35 · Eagles
Carey Davis
Debut 2004 · #38 · Steelers
Casey Cramer
Debut 2004 · Titans
Cedric Cobbs
Debut 2004 · #34 · Broncos
Chris Douglas
Debut 2004 · #34 · Giants