Derrick Ward was drafted No. 235 overall by the New York Jets in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Ottawa (KS). 93 regular-season games · 25 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #235
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 93
- Career AV
- 251st at Ottawa (KS)
The pick
How Derrick Ward came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
- Ottawa (KS)
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 226 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 224 prospect49.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
93 regular-season games · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 93
- Career approximate value
- 251st among Ottawa (KS) picks
- Final season
- 20117 years after the draft
Around pick 235
Who came off the board on either side of Derrick Ward.
Illinois College
Nebraska
Kansas State
Iowa
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derrick Ward in the 2004 NFL Draft
Derrick Ward is a Running back out of Ottawa (KS) selected No. 235 overall by the New York Jets in the 2004 NFL Draft. 93 regular-season games · 25 career approximate value Ottawa (KS) has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 2004.
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 Derrick Ward drafted?
Derrick Ward was selected No. 235 overall by the New York Jets in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 34). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/derrick-ward.
What college did Derrick Ward play for?
Derrick Ward played college football at Ottawa (KS). See every Ottawa (KS) draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ottawaks.
How did Derrick Ward's NFL career turn out?
93 regular-season games · 25 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/derrick-ward.