Running back Derrick Ward plays professional football for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League.

Ward, who previously played for the New York Giants, signed as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on March 3, 2009. The four-year contract is reportedly worth $17 million contract, with $6 million guaranteed.FOX Sports: Bucs, ex-Giants RB Ward Agree to $17M Seal

Prior to playing in the NFL, Ward played college football , first with the Fresno State Bulldogs, then with Ottawa University in Kansas. At Fresno State, Ward recorded 179 carries for 1,091 yards and 11 touchdowns. He transferred to Ottawa University in 2003, totaling 263 carries for 2,061 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns. After college, Ward was selected 235th overall in the 2004 NFL draft by the New York Jets.Official Site Of The New York Giants: Derrick Ward

Ward was signed by the New York Giants off of the New York Jets practice squad in 2004. He made his professional debut with the Giants that same year, playing in five games. Ward saw increased playing time in 2005, recording 35 carries for 123 yards. His play increased, and in 2008, Ward tallied a career-best 182 rushes for 1,025 yards and two touchdowns.Official Site Of The New York Giants: Derrick Ward

After winning Super Bowl XLII with the Giants in 2008, he re-signed a one-year contract with the team on March 14, 2008.Official Site Of The New York Giants: Derrick Ward

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  • Height: 5-11
  • Weight: 228
  • Rookie Year: 2004

• August 30, 1980: Born

• 1999-2002: Attended California State University, Fresno

• 2003: Transferred to Ottawa University for senior year

• 2004: Drafted by and waived by the New York Jets

• 2004: Signed with the New York Giants

• 2008: Re-signs with the Giants to a one-year contract

• 2009: Signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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