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    JayWard

    Minnesota Vikings
    • Minnesota VikingsVikings
    • #24
    • SafetyS
    • HT/WT
      6' 1", 190 lbs
    • Birthdate
      7/13/2000 (26)
    • College
      LSU
    • HT/WT
      6' 1", 190 lbs
    • Birthdate
      7/13/2000 (26)
    • College
      LSU
    • Draft Info
      2023: Rd 4, Pk 134 (MIN)
    • Status
      Active

    2026 regular season stats

    • SOLO
      3
      150+
      FF
      0
      150+
      INT
      0
      Tied-142nd
      PD
      0
      150+
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