Ward was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to the University of Houston to play college football.

[2][3] As a true freshman at Houston in 2013, Ward appeared in 10 games as a backup quarterback and wide receiver.

[6][7] He was named the MVP of the 2015 American Athletic Conference Football Championship Game after rushing for 148 yards and two touchdowns.

[16] While Ward was on their practice squad, the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.

[21] On January 1, 2019, Ward signed with the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football (AAF).

[24] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019,[25] but was re-signed to the team's practice squad the next day.

[26] He was promoted to the team's active roster on September 21, following injuries to DeSean Jackson and Alshon Jeffery.

[32] In Week 3 of the 2020 season against the Cincinnati Bengals, Ward caught 8 passes for 72 yards and a touchdown in the 23-23 tie.

In Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers, Ward caught the first career touchdown pass thrown by rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts during the 30–16 loss.

[36] While he initially wasn't tendered by the Eagles in the 2022 offseason, Ward signed a new one-year deal with the team on March 15.

[46] On November 21, 2024, Ward signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL).