Cam Ward has already made Titans history as No. 1 pick in 2025 NFL Draft
The other three — wide receiver Larry Elkins (1965), defensive end John Matuszak (1973) and Hall of Fame running back Earl Campbell (1978) — were each selected by the then-Houston Oilers.
Last season, Ward totaled 4,313 passing yards, 39 passing touchdowns, seven interceptions and an ACC-high 172.2 passer rating, while completing 67.2% of his passes. He also rushed for 204 yards and four touchdowns in a 10-3 season for the Hurricanes. He was named the ACC Player of the Year and was a finalist for the 2024 Heisman Trophy.
Ward transferred to Miami for the 2024 college football season after spending two years with Washington State (2022-23). Across those two seasons, Ward averaged 3,484 passing yards, 24 passing touchdowns and eight interceptions per season, while posting a 138.0 passer rating and completing 65.5% of his passes. He also rushed for 13 touchdowns with the Cougars.
Ward, who was a zero-star recruit coming out of high school, spent the 2020 and 2021 seasons at Incarnate Word and finished his five-year collegiate career with a Division I all-time record 156 passing touchdowns. His selection marks the third consecutive season that a quarterback has been taken with the No. 1 pick and the ninth time in the past 11 years.
The 6-foot-2 Ward joins a Titans quarterback room that includes 2023 second-round draft pick Will Levis and veterans Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle. Tennessee is coming off a 3-14 season.
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