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University of Miami quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate Cam Ward has reportedly been making a positive impression on NFL talent evaluators this season.
According to ESPN’s Matt Miller, “multiple” NFL scouts have Ward as the No. 1 quarterback in the 2025 NFL draft class ahead of the likes of Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, Georgia’s Carson Beck, Texas’ Quinn Ewers and Penn State’s Drew Allar.
After starring for two seasons each at FCS Incarnate Word and Washington State, Ward transferred to Miami for the 2024 season, and that decision has paid dividends.
Playing for one of the most storied programs in college football, Ward has taken his game to the next level, completing 68.7 percent of his passes for an FBS-leading 2,538 yards and 24 touchdowns to go along with four interceptions and another 190 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.
On top of that, the Hurricanes are a perfect 7-0 and ranked No. 6 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll.
Given his individual and team success, Ward is in the thick of the Heisman Trophy race along with Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter.
Entering the season, Sanders was arguably the player to beat in terms of being the top quarterback in the 2025 NFL draft, and he has had a strong year in his own right.
The son of Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders has the Buffaloes off to a 5-2 start, and he is completing 72.2 percent of his passing attempts for 2,268 yards, 19 touchdowns and six picks, and has also rushed for a pair of scores.
Sanders isn’t as athletic or dynamic as Ward, but he has shown himself to be a more accurate passer, which could potentially appeal to NFL teams.
However, if Ward continues on his current pace, gets Miami into the College Football Playoff and wins the Heisman, it will be tough for scouts and general managers to ignore.
The Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders are among the struggling NFL teams that could be in the market for a quarterback in the 2025 draft, and it seems like a strong bet that one of them will land Ward with a high pick.
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