Ottawa Redblacks kicker Lewis Ward having dream CFL rookie campaign
Lewis Ward always believed he could succeed in the CFL, but the Ottawa Redblacks rookie kicker admits he’s exceeding even his own lofty expectations.
The 26-year-old Kingston, Ont., native has made a stunning 45 straight field goals heading into Saturday’s road game versus Hamilton. Ward broke NFL star Adam Vinatieri’s pro football mark of 44 consecutive kicks with a 52-yard boot in last weekend’s 35-31 home win over the Tiger-Cats.
Ward has converted 48-of-49 attempts (98 per cent) this season. His lone miss was from 48 yards out in Ottawa’s season-opening 40-17 home win over Saskatchewan on June 21.
An impressive feat, especially by a player who returned to the University of Ottawa last fall after being bypassed in the 2017 CFL draft.