Jihad Ward plays American football in the National Football League (NFL) with Jerry Jones and 5 times; Super Bowl champions 1971, 1977, 1992, 1993 and 1995 – Dallas Cowboys.
Drawn by the Oakland Raiders as 44th overall in the 2017 NFL Draft; Ward is considered an athlete with above average ability, given his height. Ward has it all for agility; he has the ability to continue continuously until the whistle. He finished his college career at the University of Illinois where he played both defensive tackle and defensive end.
Jihad Ward Bio (Age)
Born Jihad Ward in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States on May 11, 1994; Ward is an African-American Muslim with American nationality. He started his football career while in high school. He attended Edward W. Bok Technical High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While in high school, Ward participated in various sports activities including basketball and soccer. Beginning his football career as a wide receiver and safety, Ward moved on to play defensive position as a junior in his junior year. thus ending his high school career in 2011. He was named to the All-City First Team the same year.
As a good sportsman, Ward failed to save and the same goes for his studies, which led him to attend the Globe Institute of Technology for two years to improve his academic performance. He played for the Globe football team finishing with 26 tackles and 2 sacks in 7 games in 2012. After the 2013 season, Ward transferred to the University of Illinois where he continued his university career.
Playing for the University of Illinois football team, Ward didn’t take long to make him one of the best players on the team. He recorded a total of 51 tackles and led the conference with 4 fumble digs and 2 sacks in the 2014 season. During his senior year, he played both defensive end and defensive tackle, recording 53 tackles, a forced fumble, a fumbled recovery and 1.5 sacks. He recorded his career high against the University of Iowa with 11 tackles. He finished his college career with a total of 104 tackles, 3 passes defensed, 5 fumble recoveries, and 4.5 sacks.
NFL profile and career
Finishing his college career with an impressive record, Ward was expected to be a second or third National Football League draft pick in 2016. After participating in NFL Drafting Drills and Illinois Pro Day, coordinated by the head coach Lovie Smith; Ward moved on to a second round.
The Oakland Raiders selected him as 44th overall in the 2016 NFL Draft. His rookie season was cut short following a knee injury he suffered. He finished the season with 30 tackles in 16 games. The following season he underwent surgery which ruled him out for the rest of the season. He was in action in all 5 Raiders games before being listed as an inactive player.
In 2018, Jihad Ward joined the Dallas Cowboys; he was traded to the Cowboys in exchange for Ryan Switzer. He was acquired in order to improve the team’s defensive tackle. He will play alongside Sean Lee and Connor Williams. As Ward prepares to be in action for the Cowboys in the 2018 season starting in September; he is working on improving his defensive skills so he can meet the expectations of the Cowboys. We wish him the best in his career with the Cowboys.
Jihad Ward Body Stats: Height and Weight
Jihad Ward is a very handsome guy and he has an impeccable personality. As a rugged American football player, he’s just as dynamic. With his remarkable physique, size and strength, the defensive tackle was at the top of his game. He is tall, 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 297 pounds. Also, he has an arm length of 33 7/8 inches and a hand size of 9 3/8 inches. He has black hair and brown eyes.