Age, Biography and Wiki
Dedric Ward was born on 29 September, 1974 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S., is an American football player and coach (born 1974). Discover Dedric Ward's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
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49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
29 September, 1974 |
| Birthday |
29 September |
| Birthplace |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Dedric Ward Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Dedric Ward height is 175 cm .
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175 cm |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Dedric Ward Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dedric Ward worth at the age of 49 years old? Dedric Ward’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Dedric Ward's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Dedric Ward Social Network
Timeline
Dedric Lamar Ward (born September 29, 1974) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys.
He also was an assistant coach in the NFL.
He played college football at University of Northern Iowa.
Ward attended Washington High School, where he played as a running back and wide receiver.
He also practiced basketball.
He accepted a football scholarship from Division I-AA Northern Iowa University.
He became a starter at wide receiver as a sophomore.
As a junior, he caught 50 receptions for 1,283 yards and 15 touchdowns, leading the nation with 116.4 receiving yards per game.
As a senior, he posted 70 receptions for 1,556 yards and 17 touchdowns.
On special teams, he averaged 11.1 yards per punt return, with 2 touchdowns.
He returned 2 kickoffs (one for 45 yards).
Against Illinois State University, he set a school record with 247 receiving yards, while also scoring 3 touchdowns.
Ward finished his career as the school's and conference's All-time leading wide receiver with 176 receptions for 3,876 yards (second in Division I-AA history to Jerry Rice), 41 touchdown receptions (second in school history) and 304 career points.
He was the only player in Gateway Football Conference history to produce 3 consecutive seasons of over 1,000 yards, leading the conference each year.
He had a mark of 27 consecutive games with a reception and also blocked 2 punts.
He was a part of the track team, placing third in the 55 metres with a time of 6.33 seconds at the Gateway Indoor Championships his senior season.
He set a school record in the 200 metres with a time of 20.86 seconds.
Ward was selected by the New York Jets in the third round (88th overall) of the 1997 NFL Draft, because his special teams production reminded head coach Bill Parcells of David Meggett.
In 1998, he started 4 games, recording 25 receptions for 477 yards and 4 touchdowns, with a 19.1-yard average.
He had a career-high 71-yard touchdown reception in the AFC East division clinching win against the Buffalo Bills.
He had 5 receptions for 61 yards in the AFC Championship game against the Denver Broncos.
In 1999, when Wayne Chrebet broke a bone in his foot in preseason, he became the No. 2 receiver for the first five games of the regular season.
He ended up starting 10 games as the team's Deep Threat, collecting 22 receptions for 325 yards and 3 touchdowns, while averaging 7.6 yards on 38 punt returns.
In 2000, he became a full-time starter after Keyshawn Johnson was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He had a breakout year, posting 16 starts, 54 receptions (fourth on the team) for 801 yards (third on the team) and 3 touchdowns.
He returned 27 punts for a 7.9-yard average.
Against the Baltimore Ravens, he had 8 receptions for 147 yards and one touchdown.
On April 18, 2001, he was signed as a free agent by the Miami Dolphins.
In August, he suffered a left foot stress fracture and missed a month.
He was a backup behind Oronde Gadsden, appearing in 13 games (one start), with 21 receptions (13 for first down conversions) and 209 yards.
In 2002, he appeared in 16 games, returning 16 punts with 10.6-yard average and making 19 receptions for 172 yards.
He was released in a salary-cap move on February 26, 2003.
On May 22, 2003, he was signed as a free agent by the New England Patriots, reuniting with offensive coordinator Charlie Weis, who had the same role with the Jets.
On August 31, he was released after being passed on the depth chart by David Patten.
On October 6, 2003, he was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent, to be used to return punts.
He appeared in 3 games and was declared inactive in 3 contests.
He was released on November 18.
On November 20, 2003, he was signed as a free agent by the New England Patriots to add depth to the wide receiver position.
He appeared in 4 games and was declared inactive in 2 contests.
In 2010, he was inducted into the University of Northern Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame.
