Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward proved plenty of people wrong last year after showing the potential of being a shutdown cornerback during his rookie season.
It was viewed as a surprise when the Browns selected Ward with the fourth overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft as Bradley Chubb was seen as the best defensive prospect in the class. However, Ward quickly proved that he was worth being a top-five selection.
Ward flashed his talent almost immediately, intercepting two Ben Roethlisberger passes in the season opener. It was a strong start to the season for the Cleveland native, and it was a season that resulted in a Pro Bowl appearance for the 22-year-old.