T.J. Ward was drafted No. 38 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Oregon. 107 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value

2010 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 6 · #38 overall

T.J. Ward Oregon Draft

T.J. Ward was drafted No. 38 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Oregon. 107 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value

3× Pro Bowl

Overall pick
#38
Round
2
Draft class
2010
NFL games
107
Years as starter
7
Career AV
4113th at Oregon
Pro Bowls
3

The pick

How T.J. Ward came off the board in 2010.

Drafted by

Cleveland Browns

Rd 2, Pick 6 · #38 overall · AFC North

Full 2010 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
Measurables
5'11" · 211 lbs
Hometown
Antioch, CA
Pre-draft board
No. 88 prospect73.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

107 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value

Games played
107
Seasons as a starter
7
Career approximate value
4113th among Oregon picks
AV with the drafting club
2459% of career value
Final season
20177 years after the draft
Accolades
3× Pro Bowl

Around pick 38

Who came off the board on either side of T.J. Ward.

Oregon in the 2010 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other DB picks from Oregon

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

T.J. Ward in the 2010 NFL Draft

T.J. Ward is a Defensive back out of Oregon selected No. 38 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2010 NFL Draft. 107 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Oregon has produced 153 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 T.J. Ward drafted?

T.J. Ward was selected No. 38 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/t-j-ward.

What college did T.J. Ward play for?

T.J. Ward played college football at Oregon in the Pac-10. See every Oregon draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-ducks.

How did T.J. Ward's NFL career turn out?

107 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/t-j-ward.