Covering Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown is no easy task, but Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward certainly seemed up to the challenge in his debut game.
In Week 1 against the Steelers, the Cleveland native Ward snagged two interceptions, as well as six total tackles. Earlier this week, his efforts against the black and yellow were rewarded, and Ward won the NFL’s Rookie of the Week award for week one.
Analysts lauded Ward for his freaky speed and amazing ball skills before the draft — which led to the Browns using the No. 4 Overall pick on securing his services — but the Ohio State product’s bread and butter when facing the Steelers was really his smarts.