Chris Ward was drafted No. 205 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 5 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #205
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 5
The pick
How Chris Ward came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
5 regular-season games
- Games played
- 5
- Final season
- 19970 years after the draft
Around pick 205
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Ward.
Northwestern
Oregon
Arizona State
Colorado College
Kentucky in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Ward in the 1997 NFL Draft
Chris Ward is a Defensive end out of Kentucky selected No. 205 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 1997 NFL Draft. 5 regular-season games Kentucky has produced 99 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 Chris Ward drafted?
Chris Ward was selected No. 205 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/chris-ward.
What college did Chris Ward play for?
Chris Ward played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did Chris Ward's NFL career turn out?
5 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/chris-ward.