As part of our coverage leading up to the 2016 NFL Draft we will provide profiles of more than 150 prospects, including a scouting report and video interviews with each player.
Jihad Ward (DL), Illinois
6’5” | 297 lbs.
2015 stats:
54 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 2 PD, FR, 2 FF
Projection:
3rd Round
NFL
Scouting Report:
"Where He Wins: Ward fits the outside to inside mold very well. The 6’5/295 lbs defensive lineman can win with length and strength on the outside (if he understands who he is as a rusher). Then he can win with hand use, power and quickness inside in sub package downs. Jason Jones, Malik Jackson come to mind. A “leap of faith” candidate due to poor athletic testing." - Josh Norris, Rotoworld.com
Video analysis provided by NBC Sports and Rotoworld NFL Draft expert Josh Norris.