

On April 30, 2018, the Dallas Cowboys signed Ward to a three-year, $1.71 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $5,000.
HSTRACKER INFOBOX MISSING PRO
At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Ward was ranked as the 46th best cornerback prospect in the draft by .Īll values from Middle Tennessee State Pro Day He had a stellar performance at his pro day which greatly elevated his draft stock. On March 12, 2018, Ward attended Middle Tennessee State's pro day and performed all of the combine and positional drills. On January 20, 2018, Ward played the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.

Ward did not receive an invitation to attend the NFL Combine. As a senior, he played in 13 games with 8 starts, posting 48 tackles (sixth on the team), 3 tackles for loss, one sack and led the team with 14 passes defended. He transferred to Middle Tennessee State University for his junior season, appearing in 12 games with 2 starts, while making 26 tackles, 2 interceptions, 5 passes defended, one quarterback hurry and one fumble recovery. As a sophomore, he recorded 32 tackles, one interception, 2 passes defended and one blocked kick. As a freshman, he collected 32 tackles, 3 interceptions, 5 passes defended and one forced fumble. As a senior, he tallied 48 tackles, one interception and received All-region honors. He went from being a freshman to a junior in high school. Ward only had three years of high school at McComb High School.
