Chiefs 2018 rookie season review: CB Charvarius Ward

The Chiefs added several undrafted no cost brokers pursuing the 2018 NFL draft. They even managed to make a trade to receive on of them. Quite a few of individuals rookies contributed in the course of the 2018 time, most of which arrived on the defensive side of the ball. Let us just take a search at Charvarius Ward’s 2018 time and see what we can job for the long term.

Charvarius Ward

Undrafted
CB

2018 time assessment:

Ward arrived about in a trade with the Cowboys just after likely undrafted out of Center Tennessee State College. It is rather scarce that an undrafted no cost agent is traded for, but Brett Veach has confirmed to be bold. Ward is youthful and his contract puts him with the Chiefs by means of 2020 with nominal fiscal investment decision.

Unique groups is the place Ward started off off for the Chiefs in 2018. It wasn’t until finally 7 days 16 versus the Seattle Seahawks that Ward got his initially start. For the duration of that match, he got picked on by Russell Wilson, but not for a absence of excellent coverage. Wilson was basically taking part in a terrific match and putting the ball right the place it desired to be.

In each of Ward’s consecutive starts off, he continued to strengthen. In opposition to the Raiders the pursuing 7 days, he had two passed defended and 9 solo tackles. He protected Jordy Nelson generally in the course of that match and was equipped to hold him out of the stop zone.

For the duration of the playoffs, Ward continued to expand. In opposition to the Colts he had 4 passes defended, which include two on 3rd down. He also had 4 tackles in the course of the match. His effectiveness helped the Chiefs to their initially AFC championship visual appeal given that 1993.

Ward ended the 2018 time on the greatest feasible notice. He intercepted a move that would have produced him the hero that sent the Chiefs to the Super Bowl. Too undesirable Dee Ford lined up offsides and nullified the perform.

2019 time outlook:

Ward is heading into the 2019 time as a person of two starting off outdoors corners for the Chiefs. Right now, it’s his position to eliminate, and it’d be far better for the group if he did not eliminate it. Thinking of his enhancements in a limited time period of playtime in 2018, I think it’s a risk-free bet that he’ll be a starter arrive September.

With a new defensive coordinator in Steve Spagnuolo, I do have some anxieties. One matter that Ward struggled with was driving on the soccer – just about anything the place he had to prevent and start in a unique route. I’m hoping that Spagnuolo is inclined to perform to Ward’s strengths and enable him to perform male coverage and nearer to the line of scrimmage.

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has equivalent size and perform fashion to Ward. Spagnuolo appeared to come across a excellent way to utilize him with the Giants, so there is certainly reason for optimism that Ward could thrive in this new technique.

Chiefs 2018 rookie time evaluations:

OLB Breeland Speaks

DT Derrick Nnadi

LB Dorian O’Daniel

S Armani Watts

CB Tremon Smith

OL Kahlil McKenzie

CB Charvarius Ward