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. His yards/carry stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. 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
2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology99th percentile among RBs
16 games · 223 touches
2008 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size67▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency97▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry99▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion93▶
(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 Security98▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume87▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency94▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game215 vs CAR, 2008 Week 16
- Most receiving yards in a game75 on 5 catches vs WAS, 2008 Week 13
2008 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 536 67/g | 1 | 18 2.3/g | 184 23/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 489 61/g | 1 | 23 2.9/g | 200 25/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 288 48/g | 1 | 14 2.3/g | 153 26/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 10 | 737 74/g | 1 | 27 2.7/g | 231 23/g | 0 |
| In wins | 12 | 744 62/g | 2 | 35 2.9/g | 365 30/g | 0 |
| In losses | 4 | 281 70/g | 0 | 6 1.5/g | 19 5/g | 0 |
| On grass | 4 | 253 63/g | 1 | 14 3.5/g | 133 33/g | 0 |
| On turf | 12 | 772 64/g | 1 | 27 2.3/g | 251 21/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 3 | 204 68/g | 1 | 7 2.3/g | 52 17/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 13 | 821 63/g | 1 | 34 2.6/g | 332 26/g | 0 |
2008 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | PHI | 46 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | WAS | 39 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD | 55.4 |
| Week 2 | LAR | 58 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 66.2 |
| Week 3 | CIN | 80 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD | 67.1 |
| Week 5 | SEA | 40 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 54.2 |
| Week 6 | CLE | 101 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD | 87.8 |
| Week 7 | SF | 19 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD | 50.4 |
| Week 8 | PIT | 37 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD | 43.8 |
| Week 9 | DAL | 63 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD | 89 |
| Week 10 | PHI | 53 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 35.5 |
| Week 11 | BAL | 41 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD | 50.5 |
| Week 12 | ARI | 69 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD | 61.6 |
| Week 13 | WAS | 30 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 75 yds, 0 TD | 57.2 |
| Week 14 | PHI | 39 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD | 52.7 |
| Week 15 | DAL | 64 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD | 50.8 |
| Week 16 | CAR | 215 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -5 yds, 0 TD | 99 |
| Week 17 | MIN | 77 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 59.5 |
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.
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Top teammates, last season on file
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