Derrick Ward

Derrick LaRon Ward (born August 30, 1980 in Los Angeles, California) is an American football running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Fresno State University and Ottawa. Ward has also played for the New York Giants. He earned a Super Bowl ring with the Giants in Super Bowl XLII. Ward attended V... more

Derrick LaRon Ward (born August 30, 1980 in Los Angeles, California) is an American football running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Fresno State University and Ottawa. Ward has also played for the New York Giants. He earned a Super Bowl ring with the Giants in Super Bowl XLII. Ward attended Valley View High School in Moreno Valley, California and was a letterman in football. In football, as a senior, he posted 1,100 rushing yards, 973 receiving yards, and 17 touchdowns, was an All-Riverside County choice, won All-CIF honors, was the Team MVP, and was named the Sun Belt League Offensive MVP. As a junior, he was the Team MVP. For his collegiate career, he rushed 460 times for 3,152 yards (6.9-yard avg.) and 39 touchdowns and caught seven passes for 96 yards (13.7-yard avg.). He gained 1,091 yards with 11 touchdowns on 197 carries (5... less