T. J. Ward

T. J. Ward is the kind of player I love watching even when the cameras chase the offense. A safety from San Francisco, schooled at the powerhouse De La Salle High School, he spent eight seasons in the NFL doing the unglamorous, bruising work of stopping people. Drafted by Cleveland, he ultimately tasted glory with the Denver Broncos at Super Bowl 50. Defensive backs rarely get the highlight-reel adoration of quarterbacks, but championships are built on their willingness to deliver and absorb punishment. Ward's career is a reminder that grit and reliability win rings, and I have plenty of respect for that quiet brand of excellence.

Name (English)

T. J. Ward

Name (Japanese)

T・J・ウォード

Reading

T・J・うぉーど

Born

December 12, 1986 (age 39)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Sagittarius / Tiger

Origin

San Francisco, California, United States

Height

178 cm

Occupation

American football player

High school

De La Salle High School

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• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T.%20J.%20Ward
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%E3%83%BBJ%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3511944

Tags

• California
• American football player

Last updated

2026-06-21

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