Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward was slightly overshadowed this season by fellow 2018 NFL Draft top-five selection Baker Mayfield. Ward had one of the best seasons for a defensive back in 2018 and was named to the Pro Bowl, but it was Mayfield who received most of the attention from those that follow the league.
It was a surprise to many when the Browns selected Ward with the fourth overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft over Bradley Chubb. But Ward was able to prove the doubters wrong. In 13 games, Ward made 53 total tackles, five tackles for loss, one forced fumble, three interceptions, and 11 passes defended.