Vikings Draft LSU Safety Jay Ward in 4th Round

Craig Peters

EAGAN, Minn. - The Vikings on Saturday opened the final day of the 2023 NFL Draft by selecting LSU safety Jay Ward with the 134th overall pick.

Ward started 23 of the 46 games he played for the Tigers, totaling 164 tackles (109 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss, six interceptions, 17 pass breakups and two forced fumbles.

He teamed with Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson and gua