TJ Ward (S, Oregon)

For some reason TJ Ward is gaining popularity in a lot of Packers mock drafts. One of the last remaining elite Oregon secondary players which included Chung and Byrd, Ward is an explosive hitter with unique ball skills. He's a bit undisciplined but definitely has the talent to be a good football player.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc8-gJqzWws"]YouTube - Oregon safety TJ Ward absolutely crushes OSU QB Zac Robinson during the 2008 Holiday Bowl[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mttw7FZNAOc"]YouTube - TJ Ward strips Jahvid Best after a long run[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YRsIXOihkk"]YouTube - TJ Ward hits Shane Vereen causing a fumble during the 2008 Oregon-Cal game[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWtn6ka8Ht8"]YouTube - TJ Ward intercepts a Curtis Painter pass vs. Purdue 9-13-08[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ovVFd_3zLE"]YouTube- TJ Ward knocks Cal WR Verran Tucker's helmet off during the 11/01/08 Oregon-Cal game[/ame]

I cannot believe Robinson gets up from that hit in the first video

Damn, he looks like a real player to me, what rounds is he supposed to be going in?

He's projected to go in rounds 3-4. However he may go a bit lower since I believe there are prospects more NFL ready than him. Still wouldn't be disappointed if the Pack gave him a chance.

yeah I remember watching him in that cal game couple years ago, he was dominant.

"Ward lacks height and overall size. Can be out-muscled by bigger receivers and struggles to disengage from blockers in run support. Does not have the explosion and ball skills to be a true centerfielder. There are questions about his durability after two major knee surgeries."