24Jay Ward
S · 4th season
YR 4
Current depth chart
FS2SecondYR 4
Depth relationships
Bio
Jay Ward is a free safety for the Minnesota Vikings standing 6'1" and weighing 188 pounds. The LSU product was drafted by Minnesota in the fourth round (134th overall) in 2023 and enters his fourth season with the franchise. Ward recorded 13 solo tackles, 14 tackle assists, and 1 tackle for loss across 27 combined tackles in 2025.
Jay Ward played 17 games in 2025 with a 23% share of defensive snaps.
Player information
Height6'1"Weight188 lbHometownMoultrie, GAAge26CollegeLSUDraftedRound 4 · #134 overall · 2023 · MINExperience3 NFL seasons
Contract
$1.1Mper year · AAV
Years 4Guaranteed $654KCap 0.5%
T-106 of 139 · S market by AAV
Production · 2025
Defense
27
TACKLES
1
TFL
Career path
LSU2019 – 2022
VIKINGS2023 — present
Drafted · Round 4 · Pick 134