Denzel Ward was drafted No. 4 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 110 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 4 · #4 overall
Denzel Ward Ohio State Draft
Denzel Ward was drafted No. 4 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 110 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
5× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 110
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4935th at Ohio State
- Pro Bowls
- 5
The pick
How Denzel Ward came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 183 lbs
- Hometown
- Macedonia, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 6 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
110 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Games played
- 110
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4935th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 49100% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of Denzel Ward.
Penn State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
USC · 2× Pro Bowl
NC State · 2× Pro Bowl
Notre Dame · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Ohio State in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other CB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Denzel Ward in the 2018 NFL Draft
Denzel Ward is a Cornerback out of Ohio State selected No. 4 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL Draft. 110 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Denzel Ward drafted?
Denzel Ward was selected No. 4 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/denzel-ward.
What college did Denzel Ward play for?
Denzel Ward played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Denzel Ward's NFL career turn out?
110 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Accolades: 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/denzel-ward.