Jeff Ward was drafted No. 291 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Texas. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #291
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1987
The pick
How Jeff Ward came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Kicker K
- College
-
Texas
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1987 classAround pick 291
Who came off the board on either side of Jeff Ward.
Kansas
Arkansas State · 4× Pro Bowl
SMU
Texas in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jeff Ward in the 1987 NFL Draft
Jeff Ward is a Kicker out of Texas selected No. 291 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1987 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Texas has produced 206 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jeff Ward drafted?
Jeff Ward was selected No. 291 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/jeff-ward.
What college did Jeff Ward play for?
Jeff Ward played college football at Texas in the SEC. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Jeff Ward's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/jeff-ward.