Is there any hotter quarterback in the nation right now than Miami’s Cam Ward?
In leading the No. 5 Miami Hurricanes to a 9-0 record, the 22-year-old quarterback has emerged as one of the top prospects entering the 2025 NFL Draft. After transferring Washington State to Miami, Ward is capitalizing one the biggest decision of his young career and that was forgoing the 2024 NFL Draft and remaining in college.
What a season it has been so far for the Heisman Trophy contender. In 9 games, Ward has showcased leadership, explosiveness in and out of the pocket and a dual-threat ability that will have NFL teams hungry for a quarterback drooling over the possibility of selecting him come next April.
In also showcasing his clutch gene, Ward has led the Hurricanes to multiple come from behind victories this season. The latest, a 53-31 victory over the Duke Blue Devils in Week 10. In that game, Ward passed for 400 yards and 5 touchdowns, bringing his totals for the season to 3,146 passing yards with 29 touchdowns against just 6 interceptions. With each week, His NFL Draft stock rises as his Heisman Trophy chances grow.
2025 NFL Draft: What NFL scouts will like about Ward
This season, Ward has been showing off all his talent. Standing at 6-foot-2, 225 pounds, the Miami quarterback is filled with raw talent including a strong arm, speed to get outside of the pocket and he has shown an ability to emphasize and make plays down the field. A high-level performer with the game on the line, Ward has shown accuracy and velocity in making clutch plays when his team needs them. He also is a tough quarterback to take down, often showing an ability to extend plays.
In all, it is the playmaking instincts that will have Ward high on NFL Draft boards for teams in search of that next franchise quarterback.
3 interesting NFL fits for Cam Ward
Cam Ward will be a top 10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The question will be whether teams in need of a quarterback near the top of the draft will see Ward as a better fit than either Shedeur Sanders or Carson Beck. With the way Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels have performed in their rookie seasons so far in the NFL, teams will look at Ward as a dual-threat talent with similar skills. Which teams are the best fit for Ward?
Carolina Panthers: Unless Bryce Young turns the table and proves why he was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Panthers will be once again selecting a signal caller at the top of the draft. Ward will be an intriguing pick given his size, dual-threat ability, and the confidence he shows on the field. He would quickly remind Panthers fans of Cam Newton. Not as big, but similar playmaking traits with both his arm and legs.
Miami Dolphins: When it comes to a team that will have the talent already in place, the Dolphins are an interesting fit for Ward. Yes, Tua Tagovailoa is back, but with him being another concussion away from possible retirement, the Dolphins will be smart to draft the next guy. With playmakers like Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle surrounding him, Ward could have early success if he was to get on the field as a rookie. At the very least, he can learn behind Tua and serve as insurance for this AFC East squad simultaneously.
Cleveland Browns: The Deshaun Watson experiment in Cleveland might just lead to the team being in position to land Cam Ward. With Ward out for the season with a torn Achilles, the Browns will have a chance to evaluate the roster and look towards the 2025 NFL season. A player with the arm strength and playmaking ability of Ward will instill some excitement in a team that is not that far off from being a playoff contender.