Jay Ward, the LSU S, sits at No. 150 on the consensus board across 3 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 8% elite, 13% starter.
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He can be counted on to do his job in run support from the slot and has adequate coverage talent from off-man and zone.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Versatile defensive back with a fearless playing mentality.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Ward has good size and length for a nickel cornerback, but he lacks a little thickness as a safety who likes to hit.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a single-high-S.
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“…Versatile defensive back with a fearless playing mentality. Ward has good size and length for a nickel cornerback, but he lacks a little thickness as a safety who likes to hit. He can be counted on to do his job in run support from the slot and has adequate coverage talent from off-man and zone. He will make plays when he’s in position to do so but doesn’t have the route anticipation needed for strong on-ball product…”
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