Yarde isn't ready, guys. He needs to fight British level guys first, then solid contenders, and only then (if he kept winning) would he be ready for the best in the division. 2-3 years at the very least. Beterbiev, Gvozdyk, then also Bivol, are much further ahead in development. Yarde is young though, he has plenty of time.
Yarde isn't ready yet as he'd get out boxed and made a fool of. He still has a lot to learn. In his prime when he has the experience, I'd would favour him against Ward.
Yarde is a baby, I believe Yarde had 12 amateur bouts and has had 12 professional fights, that's how inexperienced he really is and it shows just what a raw natural talent he is also. They are somewhat fast tracking him but they have to be very careful and the matchmaking has to be spot on, he needs nice steady steps combined with quality sparring, training and he needs to live the life. Talk of Ward, even hypothetically is rather silly.