Jimmie Ward was drafted No. 30 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. 126 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
2014 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 30 · #30 overall
Jimmie Ward Northern Illinois Draft
Jimmie Ward was drafted No. 30 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. 126 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #30
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2014
- NFL games
- 126
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 315th at Northern Illinois
The pick
How Jimmie Ward came off the board in 2014.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 193 lbs
- Hometown
- Mobile, AL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 46 prospect84.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
126 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Games played
- 126
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 315th among Northern Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2581% of career value
- Final season
- 202410 years after the draft
Around pick 30
Who came off the board on either side of Jimmie Ward.
Florida State
Florida
Ohio State
Louisville · 1× Pro Bowl
Northern Illinois in the 2014 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Northern Illinois
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jimmie Ward in the 2014 NFL Draft
Jimmie Ward is a Defensive back out of Northern Illinois selected No. 30 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2014 NFL Draft. 126 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Northern Illinois has produced 25 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 Jimmie Ward drafted?
Jimmie Ward was selected No. 30 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/jimmie-ward.
What college did Jimmie Ward play for?
Jimmie Ward played college football at Northern Illinois in the Mid-American. See every Northern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-illinois-huskies.
How did Jimmie Ward's NFL career turn out?
126 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/jimmie-ward.