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Offensive tackle, Ohio State, to 1977

Chris Ward

Born
Dec 16, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio

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Chris Ward played offensive tackle at Ohio State (to 1977). He was a consensus All‑American in 1976 and 1977. The New York Jets took Ward in the first round, No. 4 overall in the 1978 NFL Draft. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2024.

Best season
1977
Consensus All-American and First-team All-Big Ten
Drafted
No. 4
Overall, 1978 NFL Draft (New York Jets)

Honors

Team titles: Big Ten champions, 1975, 1976 and 1977

The teams in those years

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