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NameDerrick Ward
First NameDerrick
Last NameWard
OccupationFootball Running Back
BirthdayAugust 30
Birth Year1980
Place of BirthLos Angeles
Home TownCalifornia
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignVirgo
Full/Birth Name
ParentsDerrick Ward, Terrie Ward
SiblingsTamika Ward
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

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 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.

Derrick Ward Net Worth

Derrick 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: January 13, 2024)

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeFootball Running Back
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

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

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.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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

Who is Derrick Ward Dating?

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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).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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

Height5′ 11″
Weight240 lbs
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

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

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

Top Facts about Derrick Ward

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

    Derrick 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.

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