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    Minnesota Vikings
    Jay Ward

    JayWard

    Minnesota Vikings
    • Minnesota Vikings
    • #24
    • Safety
    • HT/WT
      1.85 m, 85 kg
    • Birthdate
      13/7/2000 (25)
    • College
      LSU
    • Draft Info
      2023: Rd 4, Pk 134 (MIN)
    • Status
      Active

    2025 regular season stats

    • SOLO
      13
      150+
    • FF
      0
      150+
    • INT
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      150+
    • PD
      0
      150+
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