Cam Ward Says 'It's Special' to Go No. 1 in 2025 NFL Draft, Reacts to Being Titans QB1

The future starts now for the Tennessee Titans.

Tennessee selected Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday and surely hopes he can be the face of the franchise for years to come.

To hear Ward tell it, his entire journey to this point has been "special."

Ward posted thoughts on social media:

He also told NFL Network, "I'm ready. That's all we've been dreaming for, to get an opportunity to play in the National Football League. And they blessed me with it. So I'll make sure they'll get everything I've got."

For as much uncertainty as there was heading into Thursday's first round, Ward going No. 1 felt like a foregone conclusion. 

B/R's NFL Scouting Department projected him to go No. 1 overall in its final mock draft and underscored how much of a lock it was by writing, "In the old days, the Tennessee Titans would have made their selection known and likely had Miami quarterback Cam Ward signed before the start of the draft.

"However, the NFL likes to keep a lid on things in an attempt to create some artificial drama, though everyone seems to know exactly who the pick will be."

It also ranked Ward as the top quarterback and the one with the best arm strength in its final big board of prospects.

There is a reason Ward to the Titans at No. 1 was seen as a slam dunk. The 2024 ACC Player of the Year completed 67.2 percent of his passes for 4,313 yards, 39 touchdowns and seven interceptions while adding 204 yards and four scores on the ground as a runner in his final season at Miami.

Ward was a major reason the Hurricanes were in College Football Playoff contention for much of the season and elevated them from 7-6 in 2023 to 10-3 in 2024. 

B/R's NFL Scouting Department praised his overall arm talent and ability to make throws at every level of the field in its scouting report. It also highlighted his quick release and accuracy to go along with mobility that allows him to avoid pass-rushers in the pocket while still making plays downfield.

That sounds like a franchise cornerstone, and he will now look to live up to expectations with the Titans.

While Tennessee has Will Levis, who started 12 games last season, it would be anything but surprising if Ward is the starter in Week 1 of the 2025 campaign. It's not as if Levis was excellent while going 2-10 with 13 touchdown passes to 12 interceptions in those 12 starts, and the Miami product brings a much higher ceiling.

The quicker Ward is inserted into the starting lineup, the quicker the Titans can start building toward their future with their new franchise leader.