Jihad Ward: Prospect Breakdown (with GIFs)

Dec 26, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Jihad Ward (17) rushes the passer in the game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in the Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium. Louisiana Tech beat Illinois 35-18. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Jihad Ward (17) rushes the passer in the game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in the Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium. Louisiana Tech beat Illinois 35-18. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 22, 2014; Champaign, IL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Daeshean Hamilton (5) is tackled by Illinois Fighting Illini defensive end Jihad Ward (17) at Memorial Stadium. Illinois beat Penn State 16 to 14. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2014; Champaign, IL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Daeshean Hamilton (5) is tackled by Illinois Fighting Illini defensive end Jihad Ward (17) at Memorial Stadium. Illinois beat Penn State 16 to 14. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Once again, Ward with a nice run stop. Hands are active and violent, easily keeping his blocker from engaging. Solid closing speed as well to pick up the tackle.

Ward gets moved about five yards downfield by Taylor Decker.

Excellent use of his hands to start, he holds his ground when a blocker attacks from the side, and then gets the run stop.

First defensive snap of the game, Ward loses at the point of attack and gets moved out of his spot, which is right where the ball carrier runs.

Ward moving fairly well in the open field, chasing the QB towards the sideline. Helps force a bad throw, which leads to an interception.

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