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Derrick Ward

RB

A 7th-round pick (235th overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft out of University of Ottawa (Kans.); Fresno State, Derrick Ward has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2011 with HOU, capping a 8-season NFL career. His 28.8 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 6th percentile. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,635 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 240#

College

University of Ottawa (Kans.); Fresno State

Draft

Rd 7, 235th overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2011

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
49

51th percentile among RBs · limited sample

8 games · 0 touches

Volume×0.1-0.74
Receiving×0.14+0.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.04
Conversion×0.1-0.04
Ball security×0.06+0.01
Yards/carry×0.12+0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.06

2006 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size57▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency57▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry61▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion54▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security28▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume5▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency50▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011HOU44.851542
2010HOU79.9143174761
2009TB28.8144141201502
2008NYG97.2161025241384
2007NYG69.886023261791
2006NYG498
2005NYG44.712123213
2004NYG48.35

Career profile

Derrick Ward has appeared in 82 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: NYG (2004–2008), TB (2009), HOU (2010–2011).

He has rushed for 2,635 yards and 12 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 96 passes for 787 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2008 with NYG: 1,025 yards and 2 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2008: a 97.2, in the 99th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2006 splits

regular season

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 8TB—47.7
Week 9HOU—47.9
Week 10CHI—48.2
Week 11JAX—47.9
Week 12TEN—48.3
Week 13DAL—46.5
Week 14CAR—46.9
Week 15PHI—48

Derrick Ward — common questions

What position does Derrick Ward play?
Derrick Ward is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Derrick Ward played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Derrick Ward has played for NYG (2004–2008), TB (2009), HOU (2010–2011).
Where did Derrick Ward go to college?
Derrick Ward played college football at University of Ottawa (Kans.); Fresno State.
When was Derrick Ward drafted?
Derrick Ward was selected in round 7, 235th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Derrick Ward scored?
Derrick Ward has 15 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (12 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Derrick Ward's ScoutIndex Rating?
Derrick Ward rated 44.8 for 2011, the 30th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2004