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{{Short description|American football player (born 1996)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1996)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2021}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Charvarius Ward
| name = Charvarius Ward
| image = Charvarius Ward.JPG
| image = Charvarius Ward.JPG
| image_size = 225px
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| alt =
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| caption = Ward with the Chiefs in 2019
| caption = Ward with the Chiefs in 2019
| current_team = San Francisco 49ers
| current_team = San Francisco 49ers
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| height_in = 1
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| weight_lb = 196
| weight_lb = 196
| high_school = [[McComb High School|McComb (MS)]]
| high_school = [[McComb High School|McComb]]
| college = {{ubl|[[Hinds Community College|Hinds CC]] (2014–2015)|[[Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football|Middle Tennessee]] (2016–2017)}}
| college = {{ubl|[[Hinds Community College|Hinds CC]] (2014–2015)|[[Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football|Middle Tennessee]] (2016–2017)}}
| undraftedyear = 2018
| undraftedyear = 2018
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2022}}–present)
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2022}}–present)
| status = Active
| status = Active
| highlights =
| highlights =
* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl LIV|LIV]])
* [[Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl LIV|LIV]])
* Second-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2023 All-Pro Team|2023]])
* Second-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2023 All-Pro Team|2023]])
* [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2024 Pro Bowl Games|2023]])
* [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2024 Pro Bowl Games|2023]])
| statleague = NFL
| statleague = NFL
| statweek =
| statweek =
| statseason = 2023
| statseason = 2023
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statvalue1 = 381
| statvalue1 = 381
| statlabel2 = [[Pass deflections]]
| statlabel2 = [[Pass deflections]]
| statvalue2 = 63
| statvalue2 = 63
| statlabel3 = [[Interception]]s
| statlabel3 = [[Interception]]s
| statvalue3 = 10
| statvalue3 = 10
| statlabel4 = [[Quarterback sack|Sack]]s
| statlabel4 = [[Quarterback sack|Sack]]s
| statvalue4 = 1.0
| statvalue4 = 1.0
| statlabel5 = [[Fumble|Forced fumble]]s
| statlabel5 = [[Fumble|Forced fumble]]s
| statvalue5 = 3
| statvalue5 = 3
| nflnew = charvarius-ward/
| pfr = WardCh01
| pfr = WardCh01
}}
}}
'''Charvarius''' "'''Mooney'''" '''Ward''' (born May 16, 1996) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] for the [[San Francisco 49ers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football|Middle Tennessee]].
'''Charvarius''' "'''Mooney'''" '''Ward''' (born May 16, 1996) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[cornerback]] for the [[San Francisco 49ers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football|Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders]].


==Early years and college career==
==Early years and college career==
Ward attended [[McComb High School]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charvarius Ward, McComb , Cornerback |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Charvarius-Ward-82870/high-school-160065/ |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Levine |first=Blake |date=February 6, 2024 |title=McComb grad to play in Super Bowl |url=https://www.wjtv.com/living-local/live-at-9/mccomb-grad-to-play-in-super-bowl/ |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=WJTV |language=en-US}}</ref> As a senior, he tallied 48 [[tackled gridiron|tackles]], one [[interception]] and received All-region honors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charvarius Ward – Football |url=https://goblueraiders.com/sports/football/roster/charvarius-ward/6604 |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=Middle Tennessee State University Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
Ward attended [[McComb High School]]. As a senior, he tallied 48 [[tackled gridiron|tackles]], one [[interception]] and received All-region honors.


He enrolled at [[Hinds Community College]]. As a freshman, he collected 32 tackles, 3 interceptions, 5 passes defended and one forced [[fumble]]. As a sophomore, he recorded 32 tackles, one interception, 2 passes defended and one blocked kick.
He enrolled at [[Hinds Community College]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charvarius Ward – Football |url=https://sports.hindscc.edu/sports/football/roster/charvarius--ward/1601 |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=Hinds Community College Athletics |language=en}}</ref> As a freshman, he collected 32 tackles, 3 interceptions, 5 passes defended and one forced [[fumble]]. As a sophomore, he recorded 32 tackles, one interception, 2 passes defended and one blocked kick.


He transferred to [[Middle Tennessee State University]] for his junior season, appearing in 12 games with 2 starts, while making 26 tackles, 2 interceptions, 5 passes defended, one quarterback hurry and one fumble recovery. As a senior, he played in 13 games with 8 starts, posting 48 tackles (sixth on the team), 3 tackles for loss, one [[qb sack|sack]] and led the team with 14 passes defended.
He transferred to [[Middle Tennessee State University]] for his junior season, appearing in 12 games with 2 starts, while making 26 tackles, 2 interceptions, 5 passes defended, one quarterback hurry and one fumble recovery. As a senior, he played in 13 games with 8 starts, posting 48 tackles (sixth on the team), 3 tackles for loss, one [[qb sack|sack]] and led the team with 14 passes defended.
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
===Pre-draft===
Ward did not receive an invitation to attend the [[NFL Combine]]. On January 20, 2018, Ward played the [[NFLPA Collegiate Bowl]]. On March 12, 2018, Ward attended Middle Tennessee State's [[pro day]] and performed all of the combine and positional drills. He had a stellar performance at his pro day which greatly elevated his draft stock.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys have UDFA gem in CB Charvarius Ward (Video) |url=https://nflmocks.com/2018/05/15/dallas-cowboys-udfa-gem-cb-charvarius-ward/ |access-date=November 14, 2019}}</ref> At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Ward was ranked as the 46th best cornerback prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com.
Ward did not receive an invitation to attend the [[NFL Combine]]. On January 20, 2018, Ward played the [[NFLPA Collegiate Bowl]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2018 |title=American cornerback Charvarius Ward from Middle Tennessee during the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl |url=https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/american-cornerback-charvarius-ward-from-middle-tennessee-news-photo/910368604 |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=Getty Images |language=en-us}}</ref> On March 12, 2018, Ward attended Middle Tennessee State's [[pro day]] and performed all of the combine and positional drills.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fedotin |first=Jeff |date=March 21, 2022 |title=How 49ers Signee Charvarius Ward Went From Unwanted Prospect To $40 Million Man |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jefffedotin/2022/03/21/how-49ers-signee-charvarius-ward-went-from-unwanted-prospect-to-40-million-man/ |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> He had a stellar performance at his pro day which greatly elevated his draft stock.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bedinger |first=Sayre |date=May 15, 2018 |title=Dallas Cowboys have UDFA gem in CB Charvarius Ward (Video) |url=https://nflmocks.com/2018/05/15/dallas-cowboys-udfa-gem-cb-charvarius-ward/ |access-date=November 14, 2019 |website=NFLMocks.com}}</ref> At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Ward was ranked as the 46th best cornerback prospect in the [[2018 NFL draft]] by DraftScout.com.<ref name="dsc" />
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| hand span = 10 1/8
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| note = All values from Middle Tennessee State [[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charvarius Ward, DS #46 CB, Middle Tennessee |url=http://www.draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1018862&DraftYear=2018 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref>
| note = All values from Middle Tennessee State [[Pro Day]]<ref name="dsc">{{Cite web |title=Charvarius Ward – CB – Middle Tennessee – 2018 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1018862&DraftYear=2018 |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
}}
}}


===Dallas Cowboys===
===Dallas Cowboys===
On April 30, 2018, the [[Dallas Cowboys]] signed Ward to a three-year, $1.71 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $5,000.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eatman, Nick |date=April 30, 2018 |title=Cowboys Agree to Terms With 18 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents; Full List |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2018/04/30/cowboys-agree-terms-18-undrafted-rookie-free-agents-full-list |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501224428/https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2018/04/30/cowboys-agree-terms-18-undrafted-rookie-free-agents-full-list |archive-date=May 1, 2018 |access-date=September 2, 2018 |website=DallasCowboys.com}}</ref> Throughout [[training camp (NFL)|training camp]], Ward competed to be the fifth cornerback on the active roster against [[Marquez White]], [[Duke Thomas (American football)|Duke Thomas]], and [[Donovan Olumba]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys: 10 Early Roster Bubble Candidates |url=https://thelandryhat.com/2018/08/06/dallas-cowboys-10-early-roster-bubble-candidates/ |access-date=November 13, 2019 |website=thelandryhat.com}}</ref>
On April 30, 2018, the [[Dallas Cowboys]] signed Ward to a three-year, $1.71 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $5,000.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eatman, Nick |date=April 30, 2018 |title=Cowboys Agree to Terms With 18 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents; Full List |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2018/04/30/cowboys-agree-terms-18-undrafted-rookie-free-agents-full-list |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501224428/https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2018/04/30/cowboys-agree-terms-18-undrafted-rookie-free-agents-full-list |archive-date=May 1, 2018 |access-date=September 2, 2018 |website=DallasCowboys.com}}</ref> Throughout [[training camp (NFL)|training camp]], Ward competed to be the fifth cornerback on the active roster against [[Marquez White]], [[Duke Thomas (American football)|Duke Thomas]], and [[Donovan Olumba]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mullenax |first=Steven |date=August 6, 2018 |title=Dallas Cowboys: 10 Early Roster Bubble Candidates |url=https://thelandryhat.com/2018/08/06/dallas-cowboys-10-early-roster-bubble-candidates/ |access-date=November 13, 2019 |website=The Landry Hat}}</ref>


===Kansas City Chiefs===
===Kansas City Chiefs===


====2018====
====2018====
On August 30, 2018, the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] traded [[offensive guard]] [[Parker Ehinger]] to the Cowboys in exchange for Ward to provide needed depth for their offensive line.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Helman, David |date=August 30, 2018 |title=Rookie CB Charvarius Ward Traded To KC |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/rookie-cb-charvarius-ward-traded-to-kc |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=DallasCowboys.com}}</ref> Head coach [[Andy Reid]] named Ward the fifth backup cornerback on the active roster to begin the regular season, behind [[Steven Nelson]], [[Kendall Fuller]], [[Orlando Scandrick]], and [[Tremon Smith]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=September 4, 2018 |title=Chiefs release 1st unofficial depth chart of regular season |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/04/chiefs-release-1st-unofficial-depth-chart-of-regular-season/ |access-date=November 13, 2019 |website=chiefswire.usatoday.com}}</ref>
On August 30, 2018, the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] traded [[offensive guard]] [[Parker Ehinger]] to the Cowboys in exchange for Ward to provide needed depth for their offensive line.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Helman, David |date=August 30, 2018 |title=Rookie CB Charvarius Ward Traded To KC |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/rookie-cb-charvarius-ward-traded-to-kc |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=DallasCowboys.com}}</ref> Head coach [[Andy Reid]] named Ward the fifth backup cornerback on the active roster to begin the regular season, behind [[Steven Nelson]], [[Kendall Fuller]], [[Orlando Scandrick]], and [[Tremon Smith]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=September 4, 2018 |title=Chiefs release 1st unofficial depth chart of regular season |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/04/chiefs-release-1st-unofficial-depth-chart-of-regular-season/ |access-date=November 13, 2019 |website=Chiefs Wire|publisher=USA Today}}</ref>


On October 1, 2018, Ward made his professional regular season debut and recorded three combined tackles during a 27–23 victory at the [[Denver Broncos]] in Week 3.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – October 1st, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810010den.htm |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On December 23, 2018, Ward earned his first career start after Kendall Fuller was ruled inactive due to a thumb injury.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kendall Fuller injury update: Chiefs cornerback will be game-time decision vs. Seahawks |url=https://arrowheadaddict.com/2018/12/23/kendall-fuller-injury-update-chiefs-seahawks/ |access-date=November 13, 2019 |website=arrowheadaddict.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=December 20, 2018 |title=Charvarius Ward is next man up at corner for Chiefs |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/20/chiefs-contingency-plan-at-corner-charvarius-ward/ |access-date=November 13, 2019 |website=chiefswire.usatoday.com}}</ref> He recorded eight combined tackles and deflected a pass as the Chiefs lost 38–31 at the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in Week 16. Ward finished his rookie season in 2018 with 30 combined tackles (26 solo) and three pass deflections in 13 games and two starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Charvarius Ward |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/charvariusward/2561417/careerstats |access-date=November 13, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
On October 1, 2018, Ward made his professional regular season debut and recorded three combined tackles during a 27–23 victory at the [[Denver Broncos]] in Week 4
.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – October 1st, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810010den.htm |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On December 23, 2018, Ward earned his first career start after Kendall Fuller was ruled inactive due to a thumb injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Conner |first=Matt |date=December 23, 2018 |title=Kendall Fuller injury update: Chiefs cornerback will be game-time decision vs. Seahawks |url=https://arrowheadaddict.com/2018/12/23/kendall-fuller-injury-update-chiefs-seahawks/ |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=Arrowhead Addict |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=December 20, 2018 |title=Charvarius Ward is next man up at corner for Chiefs |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/20/chiefs-contingency-plan-at-corner-charvarius-ward/ |access-date=November 13, 2019 |website=Chiefs Wire|publisher=USA Today}}</ref> He recorded eight combined tackles and deflected a pass as the Chiefs lost 38–31 at the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in Week 16. Ward finished his rookie season in 2018 with 30 combined tackles (26 solo) and three pass deflections in 13 games and two starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charvarius Ward 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WardCh01/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


The Chiefs finished first in the [[AFC West]] with a 12–4 record and earned a first round bye. On January 12, 2019, Ward started in his first career playoff game and recorded four combined tackles and deflected four passes during a 31–13 win against the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in the [[American Football Conference]] (AFC) Divisional Round.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs – January 12th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901120kan.htm |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The following week, he collected seven combined tackles in the Chiefs' 37–31 loss against the [[New England Patriots]] in the AFC Championship Game. With 54 seconds remaining in the game, Ward caught what would've been the game-ending interception to send the Chiefs to [[Super Bowl LIII]], but the play did not stand due to an [[offside (American football)|offside]] penalty by defensive end [[Dee Ford]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs – January 20th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901200kan.htm |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
The Chiefs finished first in the [[AFC West]] with a 12–4 record and earned a first round bye.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 Kansas City Chiefs Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/kan/2018.htm |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On January 12, 2019, Ward started in his first career playoff game and recorded four combined tackles and deflected four passes during a 31–13 win against the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in the [[American Football Conference]] (AFC) [[2018–19 NFL playoffs#AFC: Kansas City Chiefs 31, Indianapolis Colts 13|Divisional Round]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs – January 12th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901120kan.htm |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The following week, he collected seven combined tackles in the Chiefs' 37–31 loss against the [[New England Patriots]] in the [[2018–19 NFL playoffs#AFC: New England Patriots 37, Kansas City Chiefs 31 (OT)|AFC Championship]]. With 54 seconds remaining in the game, Ward caught what would've been the game-ending interception to send the Chiefs to [[Super Bowl LIII]], but the play did not stand due to an [[offside (American football)|offside]] penalty by defensive end [[Dee Ford]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs – January 20th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901200kan.htm |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


====2019====
====2019====
Ward competed against [[Bashaud Breeland]] to be a starting cornerback. Head coach Andy Reid named Ward and Bashaud Breeland the starting cornerbacks to begin the regular season in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 3, 2019 |title=Chiefs release first depth chart of 2019 season |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/03/kansas-city-chiefs-release-first-depth-chart-of-2019-regular-season/ |access-date=November 13, 2019 |website=chiefswire.usatoday.com}}</ref> On September 15, 2019, Ward made four combined tackles, two pass deflections, and made his first career interception during a 28–10 win at the [[Oakland Raiders]] in Week 2. Ward intercepted a pass by [[Derek Carr]], that was originally intended for wide receiver [[Ryan Grant (wide receiver)|Ryan Grant]], and returned it for a ten-yard gain during the third quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders – September 15th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909150rai.htm |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Ward then made his second interception against the Houston Texans, by snagging a one handed interception over [[DeAndre Hopkins]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs – October 13th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910130kan.htm |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> Ward helped the Chiefs reach [[Super Bowl LIV]] where they defeated the [[San Francisco 49ers]] by a score of 31–20. Ward recorded four tackles in the game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LIV – San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 2nd, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202002020kan.htm |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>
Ward competed against [[Bashaud Breeland]] to be a starting cornerback. Head coach Andy Reid named Ward and Bashaud Breeland the starting cornerbacks to begin the regular season in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=September 3, 2019 |title=Chiefs release first depth chart of 2019 season |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/03/kansas-city-chiefs-release-first-depth-chart-of-2019-regular-season/ |access-date=November 13, 2019 |website=Chiefs Wire|publisher=USA Today}}</ref> On September 15, 2019, Ward made four combined tackles, two pass deflections, and made his first career interception during a 28–10 win at the [[Oakland Raiders]] in Week 2. Ward intercepted a pass by [[Derek Carr]], that was originally intended for wide receiver [[Ryan Grant (wide receiver)|Ryan Grant]], and returned it for a ten-yard gain during the third quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders – September 15th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909150rai.htm |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He scored two points for the Chiefs when he recorded a defensive extra point return in a Week 13 game against the Raiders.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs – December 1st, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201912010kan.htm |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Ward then made his second interception against the Houston Texans, by snagging a one handed interception over [[DeAndre Hopkins]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs – October 13th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910130kan.htm |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He finished the 2019 season with 74 total tackles (56 solo), two interceptions, ten passes defended, and one forced fumble.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charvarius Ward 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WardCh01/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Ward helped the Chiefs reach [[Super Bowl LIV]] where they defeated the [[San Francisco 49ers]] by a score of 31–20. Ward recorded four tackles in the game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LIV – San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 2nd, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202002020kan.htm |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>


====2020====
====2020====
After Bashaud Breeland was suspended for the first four games of 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |title=AP source: Chiefs' Breeland to miss 4 games to suspension |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/08/19/ap-source-chiefs-breeland-to-miss-4-games-to-suspension/113353966/ |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}</ref> Ward was named the No. 1 starting cornerback for Week 1 of the 2020 season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-06 |title=Chiefs release first depth chart of 2020 season |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/lists/kansas-city-chiefs-release-first-depth-chart-2020-regular-season/ |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=Chiefs Wire |language=en-US}}</ref> Ward missed Week 2 with a fractured hand suffered in Week 1, but returned in week three.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chiefs could have defensive help back for game vs Ravens |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/09/24/chiefs-could-have-defensive-help-back-for-game-vs-ravens/114131142/ |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}</ref> In Week 7 against the Broncos, Ward recorded a team high nine tackles and sacked [[Drew Lock]] once during the 43–16 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – October 25th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010250den.htm |access-date=October 30, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> Overall, Ward finished the 2020 season with 51 total tackles, one sack, and six passes defended.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charvarius Ward 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WardCh01/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com }}</ref> Ward helped the Chiefs reach [[Super Bowl LV]] for their second straight Super Bowl appearance, where they fell to the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] by a score of 31–9.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LV - Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - February 7th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202102070tam.htm |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
After Bashaud Breeland was suspended for the first four games of 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 19, 2020 |title=AP source: Chiefs' Breeland to miss 4 games to suspension |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/08/19/ap-source-chiefs-breeland-to-miss-4-games-to-suspension/113353966/ |access-date=September 14, 2023 |website=USA TODAY|agency=Associated Press |language=en-US}}</ref> Ward was named the No. 1 starting cornerback for Week 1 of the 2020 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=September 6, 2020 |title=Chiefs release first depth chart of 2020 season |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/lists/kansas-city-chiefs-release-first-depth-chart-2020-regular-season/ |access-date=September 14, 2023 |website=Chiefs Wire|publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}</ref> Ward missed Week 2 with a fractured hand suffered in Week 1, but returned in week three.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2020 |title=Chiefs could have defensive help back for game vs Ravens |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/09/24/chiefs-could-have-defensive-help-back-for-game-vs-ravens/114131142/ |access-date=September 14, 2023 |website=USA TODAY|agency=Associated Press |language=en-US}}</ref> In Week 7 against the Broncos, Ward recorded a team high nine tackles and sacked [[Drew Lock]] once during the 43–16 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – October 25th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010250den.htm |access-date=October 30, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> Overall, Ward finished the 2020 season with 51 total tackles, one sack, and six passes defended.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charvarius Ward 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WardCh01/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com }}</ref> Ward helped the Chiefs reach [[Super Bowl LV]] for their second straight Super Bowl appearance, where they fell to the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] by a score of 31–9.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LV – Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – February 7th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202102070tam.htm |access-date=September 14, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


====2021====
====2021====
The Chiefs placed a second-round [[restricted free agent]] tender on Ward on March 17, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=March 17, 2021 |title=Darious Williams only one of 26 RFAs in NFL to receive first-round tender |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/03/17/darious-williams-only-one-of-26-rfas-in-nfl-to-receive-first-round-tender/ |access-date=March 17, 2021 |website=NBCSports.com}}</ref> He signed the one-year contract on June 10.<ref>{{cite news |author=Smith, Michael David |title=Charvarius Ward signs tender with Chiefs |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/06/10/charvarius-ward-signs-tender-with-chiefs/ |website=NBCSports.com |date=June 10, 2021 |access-date=June 16, 2021}}</ref> Ward was named starting cornerback to begin the regular season for the third straight year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-07 |title=Chiefs release first depth chart of 2021 NFL season |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/lists/kansas-city-chiefs-release-first-depth-chart-2021-regular-season/ |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=Chiefs Wire |language=en-US}}</ref> Before Week 3, Ward strained his hamstring.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-24 |title=Chiefs could be without Clark, Ward for game vs Chargers |url=https://apnews.com/article/nfl-sports-los-angeles-chargers-kansas-city-kansas-city-chiefs-e13b6d315e7072c0c7f34842343ec614 |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> He missed four games, returning in Week 7.<ref>{{Cite news |title=KC Chiefs at SF 49ers NFL Week 7 Inactives: Who's In, Who's Out? - Sports Illustrated Kansas City Chiefs News, Analysis and More |language=en |work=Sports Illustrated Kansas City Chiefs News, Analysis and More |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/gameday/kc-chiefs-at-sf-49ers-nfl-week-7-inactives-whos-in-whos-out |access-date=2023-09-14}}</ref> In Week 11, Ward recorded his third career interception against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] off of [[Dak Prescott]] in one on one coverage against [[CeeDee Lamb]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charvarius Ward Soars to Intercept Dak Prescott's Deep Launch |url=https://www.chiefs.com/video/charvarius-ward-soars-to-intercept-dak-prescott-s-deep-launch |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=Kansas City Chiefs |language=en-US}}</ref> Ward had a great performance in Week 14 against the [[Los Angeles Chargers]], recording a career-high 10 tackles, and only allowing one completion for 27 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers - December 16th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202112160sdg.htm |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was placed on the Reserve/[[COVID-19]] list on December 20, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=Travis Kelce, Charvarius Ward, Harrison Butker Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/kc-chiefs-te-travis-kelce-placed-on-reserve-covid-19-list |website=SI.com}}</ref> He was activated on December 23, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chiefs activate Chris Jones and Charvarius Ward off of their COVID-19/reserve list |url=https://www.kmbc.com/article/chris-jones-charvarius-ward-off-covid-19-list/38605034 |website=KMBC.com}}</ref> Ward got his fourth career interception and second of the year next week against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] on an overthrown pass by [[Ben Roethlisberger]] intended for [[Ray-Ray McCloud|RayRay McCloud]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charvarius Ward Picks off Steelers' Flea-Flicker Pass |url=https://www.chiefs.com/video/charvarius-ward-picks-off-steelers-flea-flicker-pass |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=Kansas City Chiefs |language=en-US}}</ref> He finished the regular season with 67 tackles, two interceptions, and 10 pass defenses.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Charvarius Ward 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WardCh01.htm |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
The Chiefs placed a second-round [[restricted free agent]] tender on Ward on March 17, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=March 17, 2021 |title=Darious Williams only one of 26 RFAs in NFL to receive first-round tender |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/03/17/darious-williams-only-one-of-26-rfas-in-nfl-to-receive-first-round-tender/ |access-date=March 17, 2021 |website=NBCSports.com}}</ref> He signed the one-year contract on June 10.<ref>{{cite news |author=Smith, Michael David |title=Charvarius Ward signs tender with Chiefs |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/06/10/charvarius-ward-signs-tender-with-chiefs/ |website=NBCSports.com |date=June 10, 2021 |access-date=June 16, 2021}}</ref> Ward was named starting cornerback to begin the regular season for the third straight year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=September 7, 2021 |title=Chiefs release first depth chart of 2021 NFL season |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/lists/kansas-city-chiefs-release-first-depth-chart-2021-regular-season/ |access-date=September 14, 2023 |website=Chiefs Wire|publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}</ref> Before Week 3, Ward strained his hamstring.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Skretta |first=Dave |date=September 24, 2021 |title=Chiefs could be without Clark, Ward for game vs Chargers |url=https://apnews.com/article/nfl-sports-los-angeles-chargers-kansas-city-kansas-city-chiefs-e13b6d315e7072c0c7f34842343ec614 |access-date=September 14, 2023 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> He missed four games, returning in Week 7.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Foote |first=Jordan |date=October 23, 2022 |title=KC Chiefs at SF 49ers NFL Week 7 Inactives: Who's In, Who's Out? – Sports Illustrated Kansas City Chiefs News, Analysis and More |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/gameday/kc-chiefs-at-sf-49ers-nfl-week-7-inactives-whos-in-whos-out |access-date=September 14, 2023 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref> In Week 11, Ward recorded his third career interception against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] off of [[Dak Prescott]] in one on one coverage against [[CeeDee Lamb]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charvarius Ward Soars to Intercept Dak Prescott's Deep Launch |url=https://www.chiefs.com/video/charvarius-ward-soars-to-intercept-dak-prescott-s-deep-launch |access-date=September 14, 2023 |website=Kansas City Chiefs |language=en-US}}</ref> Ward had a great performance in Week 14 against the [[Los Angeles Chargers]], recording a career-high 10 tackles, and only allowing one completion for 27 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers – December 16th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202112160sdg.htm |access-date=September 14, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was placed on the Reserve/[[COVID-19]] list on December 20, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brisco |first=Joshua |date=December 20, 2021 |title=Travis Kelce, Charvarius Ward, Harrison Butker Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/kc-chiefs-te-travis-kelce-placed-on-reserve-covid-19-list |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref> He was activated on December 23, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 23, 2021 |title=Chiefs activate Chris Jones and Charvarius Ward off of their COVID-19/reserve list |url=https://www.kmbc.com/article/chris-jones-charvarius-ward-off-covid-19-list/38605034 |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=KMBC.com}}</ref> Ward got his fourth career interception and second of the year next week against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] on an overthrown pass by [[Ben Roethlisberger]] intended for [[Ray-Ray McCloud|RayRay McCloud]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charvarius Ward Picks off Steelers' Flea-Flicker Pass |url=https://www.chiefs.com/video/charvarius-ward-picks-off-steelers-flea-flicker-pass |access-date=September 14, 2023 |website=Kansas City Chiefs |language=en-US}}</ref> He finished the regular season with 67 tackles, two interceptions, and 10 pass defenses.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Charvarius Ward 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WardCh01.htm |access-date=September 14, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


The Chiefs made the playoffs again in 2021, but fell to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game, 27-24.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship - Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs - January 30th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202201300kan.htm |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the entire postseason, Ward recorded 16 tackles and three pass defenses.<ref name=":0" /> This would turn out to be the end of Ward's time with the Chiefs, as he subsequently entered free agency.
The Chiefs made the playoffs again in 2021, but fell to the Cincinnati Bengals in the [[2021–22 NFL playoffs#AFC: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Kansas City Chiefs 24 (OT)|AFC Championship]], 27–24.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs – January 30th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202201300kan.htm |access-date=September 14, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the entire postseason, Ward recorded 16 tackles and three pass defenses.<ref name=":0" /> This would turn out to be the end of Ward's time with the Chiefs, as he subsequently entered free agency.


===San Francisco 49ers===
===San Francisco 49ers===
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On March 17, 2022, Ward signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the 49ers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=49ers Sign CB Charvarius Ward|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-cb-charvarius-ward|website=49ers.com|date=March 17, 2022|access-date=March 18, 2022|archive-date=March 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320164128/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-cb-charvarius-ward|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Larrabee |first=Kirk |date=2022-03-15 |title=5 things to know about new 49ers CB Charvarius Ward |url=https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/156860-things-know-about-new-49ers-charvarius-ward/ |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=49ers Webzone |language=en}}</ref> He recorded his fifth career interception and first as a 49er in a Week 2, 27–7 victory over the Seahawks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Garoppolo comes off bench to lead 49ers past Seahawks 27-7|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401437605|website=ESPN.com|date=September 19, 2022|access-date=December 14, 2023}}</ref> The following week he recorded his second career forced fumble in a 11–10 loss to the Broncos.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Morrison |first1=Robert |title=Charvarius Ward quietly had a great game in 49ers loss the Broncos|url=https://ninernoise.com/2022/09/27/charvarius-ward-quietly-49ers-loss-broncos/|website=NinerNoise.com|date=September 27, 2022|access-date=December 14, 2023}}</ref> In the week 15 rematch against the Seattle Seahawks, Ward recorded his first career fumble recovery, which he took for 40 yards to set up a [[Christian McCaffrey]] touchdown in a 21–13 win that secured the [[NFC West]] for the 49ers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Purdy, 49ers topple Seahawks 21-13, win NFC West|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401437901|website=ESPN.com|date=December 16, 2022|access-date=December 14, 2023}}</ref> He finished the season, having played and started in every game for the first time since [[2019 Kansas City Chiefs season|2019]], with career highs in tackles (87) and pass deflections (11).<ref>{{cite web|title=Charvarius Ward 2022 Game Log|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WardCh01/gamelog/2022/|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com|access-date=December 14, 2023}}</ref>


====2022====
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In the 49ers' 2023 season opener against the Steelers, Ward recorded his sixth career interception in a 30–7 victory.<ref>{{cite web|title=Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season opener|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547405|website=ESPN.com|date=September 10, 2023|access-date=December 14, 2023}}</ref> In Week 6 he recorded his third career forced fumble in a 19–17 loss against the [[Cleveland Browns]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns stun 49ers 19-17, hand San Francisco its first loss and QB Brock Purdy his first as starter|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547476|website=ESPN.com|date=October 16, 2023|access-date=December 13, 2023}}</ref> then, the following week, he recorded his seventh career interception and had a chance for an eighth before the ball was ripped away and taken for a touchdown by [[Jordan Addison]] in a 22–17 loss to the [[Minnesota Vikings]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings outlast 49ers 22-17 with 2 Cousins-Addison TDs and 2 late interceptions by Bynum|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547495|website=ESPN.com|date=October 24, 2023|access-date=December 14, 2023}}</ref> In Week 15, Ward recorded two interceptions in a 45–29 win over the [[Arizona Cardinals]], the first of which he returned 66 yards for his first career touchdown.<ref>{{cite web|title=McCaffrey scores 3 TDs and 49ers clinch NFC West with 45–29 rout of Cardinals for 6th straight win|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401547596|website=ESPN.com|date=December 18, 2023|access-date=December 18, 2023}}</ref> After the game, Ward reported having practiced catching throws from 49ers backup quarterback [[Sam Darnold]] during the prior week and planning to do so every week from then on.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bosa, Warner, Ward Evaluate the 49ers Performance in Arizona |url= https://www.49ers.com/video/bosa-warner-ward-nfl-nfc-west-win-49ers-performance-cardinals-san-francisco |website=49ers.com|date=December 17, 2023|access-date=December 14, 2023}}</ref> He finished the season, having played and started in every game for the second consecutive year, with career highs in interceptions (5) and pass deflections (23),<ref>{{cite web|title=Charvarius Ward 2023 Game Log|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WardCh01/gamelog/2023/|website=Pro-Football-Reference|access-date=January 11, 2024}}</ref> leading the league in the latter stat.<ref>{{cite web|title=league leaders in passes defended 2023|url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/league-leaders-in-passes-defended-2023|website=Statmuse.com|access-date=January 11, 2024}}</ref> Ward helped the 49ers reach [[Super Bowl LVIII]] where they will play his former team the Chiefs.
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On March 17, 2022, Ward signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the 49ers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=49ers Sign CB Charvarius Ward|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-cb-charvarius-ward|website=49ers.com|date=March 17, 2022|access-date=March 18, 2022|archive-date=March 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320164128/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-cb-charvarius-ward|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Larrabee |first=Kirk |date=March 15, 2022 |title=5 things to know about new 49ers CB Charvarius Ward |url=https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/156860-things-know-about-new-49ers-charvarius-ward/ |access-date=August 18, 2022 |website=49ers Webzone |language=en}}</ref> He recorded his fifth career interception and first as a 49er in a Week 2, 27–7 victory over the Seahawks.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2022 |title=Garoppolo comes off bench to lead 49ers past Seahawks 27–7 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401437605 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> The following week he recorded his second career forced fumble in a 11–10 loss to the Broncos.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Morrison |first1=Robert |title=Charvarius Ward quietly had a great game in 49ers loss the Broncos|url=https://ninernoise.com/2022/09/27/charvarius-ward-quietly-49ers-loss-broncos/|website=NinerNoise.com|date=September 27, 2022|access-date=December 14, 2023}}</ref> In the week 15 rematch against the Seattle Seahawks, Ward recorded his first career fumble recovery, which he took for 40 yards to set up a [[Christian McCaffrey]] touchdown in a 21–13 win that secured the [[NFC West]] for the 49ers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 16, 2022 |title=Purdy, 49ers topple Seahawks 21–13, win NFC West |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401437901 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> He finished the season, having played and started in every game for the first time since [[2019 Kansas City Chiefs season|2019]], with career highs in tackles (87) and pass deflections (11).<ref>{{cite web|title=Charvarius Ward 2022 Game Log|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WardCh01/gamelog/2022/|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com|access-date=December 14, 2023}}</ref>

====2023====
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In the 49ers' 2023 season opener against the Steelers, Ward recorded his sixth career interception in a 30–7 victory.<ref>{{cite web|title=Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30–7 in season opener|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547405|website=ESPN.com|date=September 10, 2023|access-date=December 14, 2023}}</ref> In Week 6 he recorded his third career forced fumble in a 19–17 loss against the [[Cleveland Browns]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns stun 49ers 19–17, hand San Francisco its first loss and QB Brock Purdy his first as starter|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547476|website=ESPN.com|date=October 16, 2023|access-date=December 13, 2023}}</ref> then, the following week, he recorded his seventh career interception and had a chance for an eighth before the ball was ripped away and taken for a touchdown by [[Jordan Addison]] in a 22–17 loss to the [[Minnesota Vikings]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings outlast 49ers 22–17 with 2 Cousins-Addison TDs and 2 late interceptions by Bynum|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547495|website=ESPN.com|date=October 24, 2023|access-date=December 14, 2023}}</ref> In Week 15, Ward recorded two interceptions in a 45–29 win over the [[Arizona Cardinals]], the first of which he returned 66 yards for his first career touchdown.<ref>{{cite web|title=McCaffrey scores 3 TDs and 49ers clinch NFC West with 45–29 rout of Cardinals for 6th straight win|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401547596|website=ESPN.com|date=December 18, 2023|access-date=December 18, 2023}}</ref> After the game, Ward reported having practiced catching throws from 49ers backup quarterback [[Sam Darnold]] during the prior week and planning to do so every week from then on.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bosa, Warner, Ward Evaluate the 49ers Performance in Arizona |url= https://www.49ers.com/video/bosa-warner-ward-nfl-nfc-west-win-49ers-performance-cardinals-san-francisco |website=49ers.com|date=December 17, 2023|access-date=December 14, 2023}}</ref> He finished the season, having played and started in every game for the second consecutive year, with career highs in interceptions (5) and pass deflections (23),<ref>{{cite web|title=Charvarius Ward 2023 Game Log|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WardCh01/gamelog/2023/|website=Pro-Football-Reference|access-date=January 11, 2024}}</ref> leading the league in the latter stat.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Leaders and Leaderboards |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2023/leaders.htm |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He earned Pro Bowl honors for the first time in his career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2023/probowl.htm |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Ward helped the 49ers reach [[Super Bowl LVIII]] where they lost to his former team, the Chiefs, 25 to 22 in overtime. He had four total tackles in the game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVIII – San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 11th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202402110kan.htm |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


==NFL career statistics==
==NFL career statistics==
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Ward prefers to go by his childhood nickname "Mooney", bestowed upon him by his mother. The origin of the name is not known by Ward or his mother. "Everybody in my family has got a nickname," he said. "Nobody gets called by their real name. It’s just a Mississippi thing, I guess."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/sports/49ers-reconvene-and-begin-process-of-determining-who-stays-and-who-goes/ |first=Jerry |last=McDonald |title=49ers reconvene and begin process of determining who stays and who goes |date=August 28, 2022 |work=San Jose Mercury News |publisher=The Press Democrat |access-date=January 3, 2024}}</ref>
Ward prefers to go by his childhood nickname "Mooney", bestowed upon him by his mother.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chan |first=Jennifer Lee |date=August 28, 2022 |title=Charvarius back at 49ers practice, wants to go by nickname |url=https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/charvarius-back-at-49ers-practice-wants-to-go-by-nickname/1429106/ |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=NBC Sports Bay Area & California |language=en-US}}</ref> The origin of the name is not known by Ward or his mother. "Everybody in my family has got a nickname," he said. "Nobody gets called by their real name. It’s just a Mississippi thing, I guess."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/sports/49ers-reconvene-and-begin-process-of-determining-who-stays-and-who-goes/ |first=Jerry |last=McDonald |title=49ers reconvene and begin process of determining who stays and who goes |date=August 28, 2022 |work=San Jose Mercury News |publisher=The Press Democrat |access-date=January 3, 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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*[https://goblueraiders.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6604 Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders bio]
*[https://goblueraiders.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6604 Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders bio]
*[https://sports.hindscc.edu/sports/football/roster/charvarius--ward/1601 Hinds Eagles bio]


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Charvarius Ward
refer to caption
Ward with the Chiefs in 2019
No. 7 – San Francisco 49ers
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1996-05-16) May 16, 1996 (age 28)
McComb, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:McComb
College:
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:381
Pass deflections:63
Interceptions:10
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:3
Player stats at PFR

Charvarius "Mooney" Ward (born May 16, 1996) is an American professional football cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.

Early years and college career

Ward attended McComb High School.[1][2] As a senior, he tallied 48 tackles, one interception and received All-region honors.[3]

He enrolled at Hinds Community College.[4] As a freshman, he collected 32 tackles, 3 interceptions, 5 passes defended and one forced fumble. As a sophomore, he recorded 32 tackles, one interception, 2 passes defended and one blocked kick.

He transferred to Middle Tennessee State University for his junior season, appearing in 12 games with 2 starts, while making 26 tackles, 2 interceptions, 5 passes defended, one quarterback hurry and one fumble recovery. As a senior, he played in 13 games with 8 starts, posting 48 tackles (sixth on the team), 3 tackles for loss, one sack and led the team with 14 passes defended.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Ward did not receive an invitation to attend the NFL Combine. On January 20, 2018, Ward played the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.[5] On March 12, 2018, Ward attended Middle Tennessee State's pro day and performed all of the combine and positional drills.[6] He had a stellar performance at his pro day which greatly elevated his draft stock.[7] At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Ward was ranked as the 46th best cornerback prospect in the 2018 NFL draft by DraftScout.com.[8]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+5⁄8 in
(1.84 m) 		198 lb
(90 kg) 		32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m) 		10+1⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		 4.44 s 1.71 s 2.62 s 4.56 s 7.52 s 31 in
(0.79 m)		 11 ft 0 in
(3.35 m)		 12 reps
All values from Middle Tennessee State Pro Day[8]

Dallas Cowboys

On April 30, 2018, the Dallas Cowboys signed Ward to a three-year, $1.71 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $5,000.[9] Throughout training camp, Ward competed to be the fifth cornerback on the active roster against Marquez White, Duke Thomas, and Donovan Olumba.[10]

Kansas City Chiefs

2018

On August 30, 2018, the Kansas City Chiefs traded offensive guard Parker Ehinger to the Cowboys in exchange for Ward to provide needed depth for their offensive line.[11] Head coach Andy Reid named Ward the fifth backup cornerback on the active roster to begin the regular season, behind Steven Nelson, Kendall Fuller, Orlando Scandrick, and Tremon Smith.[12]

On October 1, 2018, Ward made his professional regular season debut and recorded three combined tackles during a 27–23 victory at the Denver Broncos in Week 4 .[13] On December 23, 2018, Ward earned his first career start after Kendall Fuller was ruled inactive due to a thumb injury.[14][15] He recorded eight combined tackles and deflected a pass as the Chiefs lost 38–31 at the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16. Ward finished his rookie season in 2018 with 30 combined tackles (26 solo) and three pass deflections in 13 games and two starts.[16]

The Chiefs finished first in the AFC West with a 12–4 record and earned a first round bye.[17] On January 12, 2019, Ward started in his first career playoff game and recorded four combined tackles and deflected four passes during a 31–13 win against the Indianapolis Colts in the American Football Conference (AFC) Divisional Round.[18] The following week, he collected seven combined tackles in the Chiefs' 37–31 loss against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship. With 54 seconds remaining in the game, Ward caught what would've been the game-ending interception to send the Chiefs to Super Bowl LIII, but the play did not stand due to an offside penalty by defensive end Dee Ford.[19]

2019

Ward competed against Bashaud Breeland to be a starting cornerback. Head coach Andy Reid named Ward and Bashaud Breeland the starting cornerbacks to begin the regular season in 2019.[20] On September 15, 2019, Ward made four combined tackles, two pass deflections, and made his first career interception during a 28–10 win at the Oakland Raiders in Week 2. Ward intercepted a pass by Derek Carr, that was originally intended for wide receiver Ryan Grant, and returned it for a ten-yard gain during the third quarter.[21] He scored two points for the Chiefs when he recorded a defensive extra point return in a Week 13 game against the Raiders.[22] Ward then made his second interception against the Houston Texans, by snagging a one handed interception over DeAndre Hopkins.[23] He finished the 2019 season with 74 total tackles (56 solo), two interceptions, ten passes defended, and one forced fumble.[24] Ward helped the Chiefs reach Super Bowl LIV where they defeated the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 31–20. Ward recorded four tackles in the game.[25]

2020

After Bashaud Breeland was suspended for the first four games of 2020,[26] Ward was named the No. 1 starting cornerback for Week 1 of the 2020 season.[27] Ward missed Week 2 with a fractured hand suffered in Week 1, but returned in week three.[28] In Week 7 against the Broncos, Ward recorded a team high nine tackles and sacked Drew Lock once during the 43–16 win.[29] Overall, Ward finished the 2020 season with 51 total tackles, one sack, and six passes defended.[30] Ward helped the Chiefs reach Super Bowl LV for their second straight Super Bowl appearance, where they fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a score of 31–9.[31]

2021

The Chiefs placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Ward on March 17, 2021.[32] He signed the one-year contract on June 10.[33] Ward was named starting cornerback to begin the regular season for the third straight year.[34] Before Week 3, Ward strained his hamstring.[35] He missed four games, returning in Week 7.[36] In Week 11, Ward recorded his third career interception against the Dallas Cowboys off of Dak Prescott in one on one coverage against CeeDee Lamb.[37] Ward had a great performance in Week 14 against the Los Angeles Chargers, recording a career-high 10 tackles, and only allowing one completion for 27 yards.[38] He was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on December 20, 2021.[39] He was activated on December 23, 2021.[40] Ward got his fourth career interception and second of the year next week against the Pittsburgh Steelers on an overthrown pass by Ben Roethlisberger intended for RayRay McCloud.[41] He finished the regular season with 67 tackles, two interceptions, and 10 pass defenses.[42]

The Chiefs made the playoffs again in 2021, but fell to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship, 27–24.[43] In the entire postseason, Ward recorded 16 tackles and three pass defenses.[42] This would turn out to be the end of Ward's time with the Chiefs, as he subsequently entered free agency.

San Francisco 49ers

2022

On March 17, 2022, Ward signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the 49ers.[44][45] He recorded his fifth career interception and first as a 49er in a Week 2, 27–7 victory over the Seahawks.[46] The following week he recorded his second career forced fumble in a 11–10 loss to the Broncos.[47] In the week 15 rematch against the Seattle Seahawks, Ward recorded his first career fumble recovery, which he took for 40 yards to set up a Christian McCaffrey touchdown in a 21–13 win that secured the NFC West for the 49ers.[48] He finished the season, having played and started in every game for the first time since 2019, with career highs in tackles (87) and pass deflections (11).[49]

2023

In the 49ers' 2023 season opener against the Steelers, Ward recorded his sixth career interception in a 30–7 victory.[50] In Week 6 he recorded his third career forced fumble in a 19–17 loss against the Cleveland Browns[51] then, the following week, he recorded his seventh career interception and had a chance for an eighth before the ball was ripped away and taken for a touchdown by Jordan Addison in a 22–17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.[52] In Week 15, Ward recorded two interceptions in a 45–29 win over the Arizona Cardinals, the first of which he returned 66 yards for his first career touchdown.[53] After the game, Ward reported having practiced catching throws from 49ers backup quarterback Sam Darnold during the prior week and planning to do so every week from then on.[54] He finished the season, having played and started in every game for the second consecutive year, with career highs in interceptions (5) and pass deflections (23),[55] leading the league in the latter stat.[56] He earned Pro Bowl honors for the first time in his career.[57] Ward helped the 49ers reach Super Bowl LVIII where they lost to his former team, the Chiefs, 25 to 22 in overtime. He had four total tackles in the game.[58]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Won the Super Bowl
Led the league
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD FF FR Yds TD
2018 KC 13 2 30 26 4 — 3 — — — — — — — — —
2019 KC 16 16 74 56 18 — 10 2 10 10.0 10 — 1 — — —
2020 KC 14 13 51 38 13 1.0 6 — — — — — — — — —
2021 KC 13 12 67 48 19 — 10 2 — — — — — — — —
2022 SF 17 17 87 59 38 — 11 1 9 9.0 9 — 1 1 40 —
2023 SF 17 17 72 56 16 — 23 5 91 18.2 66T 1 1 — — —
Career 90 77 381 283 98 1.0 63 10 110 11.0 66T 1 3 1 40 —

Postseason

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck PD Int Yds TD
2018 KC 2 1 11 6 5 — 4 — — —
2019 KC 3 3 9 7 2 — 1 — — —
2020 KC 3 3 18 15 3 — 1 — — —
2021 KC 3 3 16 12 4 — 3 — — —
2022 SF 3 3 13 12 1 — 3 — — —
2023 SF 3 3 10 8 2 — 1 — — —
Career 17 16 77 60 17 — 13 — — —

Personal life

Ward prefers to go by his childhood nickname "Mooney", bestowed upon him by his mother.[59] The origin of the name is not known by Ward or his mother. "Everybody in my family has got a nickname," he said. "Nobody gets called by their real name. It’s just a Mississippi thing, I guess."[60]

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