Derrick Ward

Quick Facts

Full Name	Derrick Ward
Occupation	Football Running Back
Date Of Birth	Aug 30, 1980(1980-08-30)
Age	44
Birthplace	Los Angeles
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Virgo

Derrick Ward Biography

Derrick Ward is one of the most popular and richest Football Running Back who was born on August 30, 1980 in Los Angeles, California, United States.

He gained 1,091 yards with 11 touchdowns on 197 carries (5.5-yard avg.) and caught three passes for 49 yards (16.3-yard avg.) in 20 games at Fresno State. Ward was ruled academically ineligible to play at Fresno State in 1998, he earned Freshman All-America honors the following year despite playing with a broken right hand. He was limited to only seven games for the Bulldogs in 2000 due to a knee injury. His Fresno State career ended when he was again ruled ineligible to play in 2001 and 2002 due to academics.

Ward transferred to Ottawa University in Kansas for his final year in 2003, when he set NAIA single-season records with 2,061 rushing yards, 28 touchdowns and 7.8 yards per carry (263 attempts). Also had 47 yards on four receptions (11.8-yard avg.) in ten games at Ottawa.

Derrick Ward Net Worth

Derrick Ward is one of the richest Football Running Back from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Derrick Ward 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Derrick LaRon Ward (born August 30, 1980) is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft and played for the New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Texans. He played college football at Fresno State University and Ottawa University.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Derrick Ward height 5′ 11″ Diodato weight 240 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

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Because of their success in the backfield during the 2008 season, Ward and his teammates Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw were jokingly referred to as Earth (Jacobs), Wind (Ward) and Fire (Bradshaw).

Facts & Trivia

Diodato Ranked on the list of most popular Football Running Back. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Derrick Ward celebrates birthday on August 30 of every year.

Ward was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on March 2, 2009. He signed a four-year contract worth $17 million. In the 2009 season for the Buccaneers he rushed 114 times for 409 yards and 1 touchdown. Ward was cut from the team on August 31, 2010.

Top Facts about Derrick Ward

1. Derrick Ward is a retired American football running back.
2. He played for the New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Houston Texans.
3. Ward was born on August 30, 1980 in Los Angeles, California.
4. He attended Ottawa University and Fresno State University.
5. In college, he rushed for over 2,000 yards and scored 20 touchdowns.
6. Ward was drafted by the Giants in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft.
7. His best season was in 2008 with the Giants when he rushed for over 1,000 yards.
8. Ward won Super Bowl XLII with the Giants in 2008.
9. He finished his career with over 2,600 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.
10. After retiring from football, Ward became an actor and producer.