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Derrick Ward is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ottawa University. Ward was born on August 30, 1980 in Los Angeles, California. He attended John Muir High School in Pasadena, California, where he was a two-time All-CIF selection. He then attended Ottawa University in Kansas, where he was a two-time All-American and set school records for rushing yards and touchdowns. Ward was drafted by the New York Giants in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played for the Giants from 2004 to 2008, and was part of the team that won Super Bowl XLII. He then played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2009 to 2010, and the Houston Texans in 2011. Ward retired from the NFL in 2012. He finished his career with 4,928 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns. As of 2021, Derrick Ward's net worth is estimated to be $3 million.

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Age 44 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 30 August 1980
Birthday 30 August
Birthplace Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Derrick Ward Height, Weight & Measurements

At 44 years old, Derrick Ward height is 5′ 11″ and Weight 240 lbs.

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Weight 240 lbs
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Derrick Ward Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Derrick Ward worth at the age of 44 years old? Derrick Ward’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Derrick Ward's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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Timeline

2010

On September 4, 2010, Ward was signed by the Houston Texans. On July 3, 2012, Ward announced his retirement via Twitter.

2009

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.

2008

On March 14, 2008, Ward was re-signed by the Giants.

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).

On December 21, 2008, Ward led the Giants' rushing attack with 215 rushing yards in a 34-28 overtime victory over the Carolina Panthers to clinch homefield advantage throughout the 2009 NFL Playoffs. He finished the season with 1,025 yards, making him and Brandon Jacobs the fifth pair of teammates to rush for 1,000 yards in a single season. The strong performance by both running backs is credited to high grade run blocking by the Giants offensive line.

2007

Ward had a good season in 2007 rushing for 602 yards on 125 touches, averaging 4.8 yards per carry and scoring three touchdowns.

2004

Ward was selected by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft.

On September 5, 2004, Ward was released by the Jets.

2003

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.

1998

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.

1980

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.

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