John Ward brings veteran edge and disruptive flashes to SJSU’s front
John Ward is a senior defensive lineman for San Jose State who made a real impact in the 2024 season, finishing with career highs in 44 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, and a forced fumble. He’s the kind of sturdy, experienced front-seven piece coaches love: active hands, enough burst to finish plays, and the consistency to show up in big spots, like his five-tackle outing with a sack against No. 23 UNLV in 2024. That production, plus his pro-day inclusion, suggests a dependable fit for a defense needing effort, leverage, and playmaking from the edge.
