Denzel Ward receives praise from PFF

Pro Football Focus has given Denzel Ward high grades and include the Browns rookie in their Top 101.

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward put together an impressive rookie campaign. Appearing in 13 games, intercepting three passes, defending 11 passes, recovering three fumbles and forcing one fumble. Ward also combined for 53 total tackles, five of which went for a loss.

Pro Football Focus released their top cornerbacks in the AFC North and Denzel Ward took the top spot in the division. Ward just edged out Baltimore’s Marlon Humphrey.

Denzel Ward’s grade of 79 classifies as “Good”. This also puts the rookie cornerback at 15th overall in the league. Not only is Ward being the best cornerback in the division impressive, the fact that Ward is only behind 14 others as a rookie is quite the accomplishment.

Pro Football Focus’ praise of Denzel Ward did not end there

Pro Football Focus had their countdown of their Top 101 players in the NFL. Denzel Ward checked in on this list at number 89.

The people over at Pro Football Focus obviously realize that Ward is talented. Ward has been included as the top cornerback in the AFC North. A Top 15 cornerback overall. Lastly one of the Top 101 players in the league.

Denzel Ward’s career is off to a good start

There were some analysts as well as fans who were not fully on board with the Browns selection of Denzel Ward with the fourth pick. Obviously John Dorsey and Co. know exactly what they are doing. Ward put together an impressive rookie campaign and more than validated his selection at four.

What is important to keep in mind is that Denzel Ward is only 21 years old. There is a long future ahead of him and with Ward starting off his career playing at this level it makes some wonder just how good he can be. As long as he stays healthy, Denzel Ward can be one one of the best in the league. Considering how well Ward performed as a rookie, he really is not far off from being among that group at this moment in time.