Carl Ward

Carl Ward
Ward in 1964
Personal information
Born: (1944-07-26) July 26, 1944
Hartford, Alabama, U.S.
Career information
College:Michigan
Position:Halfback, Defensive back, Return specialist
NFL draft:1967: 4th round, 83rd pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-Big Ten (1965)
  • 2× Second-team All-Big Ten (1964, 1966)
  • Longest kickoff return in Cleveland Browns history
Career NFL statistics
Games:30
Return yards:907
Fumble recoveries:6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Carl Davis Ward (born July 26, 1944) is an American former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football as a halfback for the Michigan Wolverines from 1964 to 1966 before playing in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints from 1967 to 1969.