Dallas Cowboys have UDFA gem in CB Charvarius Ward (Video)
The Dallas Cowboys have an undrafted free agent gem on their hands in Middle Tennessee State cornerback Charvarius Ward…
The Dallas Cowboys have invested a number of high draft picks on the defensive side of the ball over the past five seasons to try and re-establish an identity on that side of the football. Despite many players with lofty draft status, undrafted free agent cornerback Charvarius Ward could be a factor going forward.
Ward wasn’t selected in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Middle Tennessee State, but not for lack of athletic ability or production.
Ward’s pro day at MTSU was stellar as well.
He checked in at 6-foot-1, 198 pounds, and ran a 4.44-second 40-yard dash. His 37.5-inch vertical jump and 11-foot broad jump would have placed him among the best performers at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine, but he wasn’t invited.
More from NFL Mocks
- NFL Draft: Ranking the top signal callers of the 2024 NFL QB Class
- 2024 NFL Mock Draft Journal: Cardinals, Falcons tank for USC QB Caleb Williams
- Patriots News & Rumors: Ezekiel Elliott talks fun in Foxboro; Mills to Packers?
- Fantasy Football: 5 reasons Colts QB Anthony Richardson can be a top-end option
- Packers’ Lukas Van Ness will make a Lambeau leap into the NFL in 2023
Despite only picking off two passes in his two years with Middle Tennessee, Ward showed excellent ability to attack the football, breaking up 10 passes this past season.
With length, speed, athleticism, and an ability to play the ball, why did Ward go undrafted?
Lack of experience may be the biggest factor there.
Still just 21 years old, Ward has only been playing football for five years. He’s still extremely raw and that comes through on the tape at times.
He might need a year of seasoning, but I love the physicality with which he plays. Ward’s length and ability to jam receivers at the line of scrimmage could be his greatest strengths at this point.
As he learns technique and how to translate his athletic ability to football production, I think he could end up being a steal for the Cowboys.
As of right now, Dallas’ depth at cornerback is anything but overwhelming. He’s in a great position to make the roster as a rookie and make an impact on special teams.