Jimmie Ward

Jimmie Ward
Ward with the San Francisco 49ers in 2015
Profile
PositionSafety
Personal information
Born (1991-07-18) July 18, 1991
Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolDavidson (Mobile, Alabama)
CollegeNorthern Illinois (2010–2013)
NFL draft2014: 1st round, 30th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
  • Third-team All-American (2013)
  • 2× First-team All-MAC (2012, 2013)
  • Third-team All-MAC (2011)
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles549
Sacks3
Pass deflections51
Interceptions10
Forced fumbles6
Fumble recoveries2
Defensive touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Ward (born July 18, 1991) is an American professional football safety. He played college football for the Northern Illinois Huskies, and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft.