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Former Ole Miss defensive lineman makes Tampa Bay Buccaneers final roster
By Adam Spencer
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Former Ole Miss DL Channing Ward wasn’t selected in the 2016 NFL Draft.
However, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked up the ex-Rebel as an undrafted free agent before the start of fall training camp.
That gamble has paid off, as Ward had a good enough preseason to earn a spot on the final 53-man roster, according to his Instagram account:
“Hard work (does) pay off,” Ward posted on Instagram. “I made the team for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Words can’t explain how happy I am right now.”
Surprisingly, Ward started only four games during his time at Ole Miss, amassing 6.5 sacks during his time in Oxford.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
