Jimmie Ward

Jimmie Ward
Ward with the San Francisco 49ers in 2015
No. 20 – Houston Texans
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1991-07-18) July 18, 1991
Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Davidson (Mobile, Alabama)
College:Northern Illinois (2010–2013)
NFL draft:2014: 1st round, 30th pick
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • Third-team All-American (2013)
  • 2× First-team All-MAC (2012, 2013)
  • Third-team All-MAC (2011)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:549
Sacks:3.0
Pass deflections:51
Interceptions:10
Forced fumbles:6
Fumble recoveries:2
Defensive touchdowns:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Ward (born July 18, 1991) is an American professional football safety for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northern Illinois Huskies, and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft.