Denzel Ward is about to become the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.

NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday that Ward and the Cleveland Browns have agreed to a 5-year contract deal that will pay him $100.5 million. With $71.25 million guaranteed, the former Buckeye is set to be the highest-paid player at his position in the history of the league.

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Ward has been outstanding through his first four seasons with the Browns. He’s been responsible for 186 total tackles, 50 pass break-ups and 10 interceptions in his career.

Ward is a two-time Pro Bowl selection, receiving honors in 2018 and 2021. He was also named to the All-Rookie Team by the PFWA after posting 53 stops, 11 pass break-ups, 3 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries in Cleveland.

Last season, Ward collected 43 tackles, 10 pass break-ups and 3 interceptions with a pick-six.

Ward was selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft with the No. 4 overall selection. In 2017, he was a consensus All-American at Ohio State and an All-B1G pick after totaling 37 tackles, 15 pass break-ups and a pair of interceptions.