Dedric Lamar Ward (born September 29, 1974 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is a former American football player and coach. He played Wide Receiver, having played for the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Northern Iowa.Ward attended and played high school football at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is currently teaching jurinor warriors and he coaches travling team.