A former Davidson High School standout, Ward made 48 tackles, including 32 solo stops, recorded five tackles for loss and intercepted two passes in 10 games in 2024. Ward returned one of the interceptions 65 yards for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 24 for the third pick-six of his career.

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"Getting better protection for C.J. is definitely a main point of emphasis for us," Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

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