5 Things to Know About Vikings 2023 4th-Round Pick Jay Ward

Craig Peters

EAGAN, Minn. - The Vikings moved down 15 spots in the fourth round but still managed to select a player they believe can handle moving around in Brian Flores' defensive system.

Minnesota selected Jay Ward, a defensive back out of LSU, with the 134th overall pick on Saturday, the third and final day of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Listed at 6-foot-1 and 188 pounds, Ward started 23