James Ward brings big-play upside to Dayton’s receiver room
Ward has shown a clear big-play profile for Dayton in the 2024 season, with 14 catches for 264 yards and a strong 18.9 yards per catch, which points to a vertical threat rather than a volume slot target. [2][5] That efficiency is the differentiator: he can tilt the field and punish single coverage, making him a fit for teams that value explosive receiving options. Dayton’s roster page does not list additional stats, so the clearest public read is that his current value comes from chunk plays and downfield separation rather than gaudy catch totals. [4]
