Cam Ward is an alpha when it comes to leading the team. His leadership skills were on full display in the 2024 season, where he led the Miami Hurricanes to a 13-3 record and managed to punch a postseason Bowl game.
Now, he intends to tame his skill sets to the next level as a top NFL draft prospect. Heading into the NFL Combine drills, the youngster got a big shout-out from his head coach at Miami, Mario Cristobal. The veteran coach raved about his quarterback and explained what makes him so special.
Cam Ward Draws Support From Mario Cristobal
The 22-year-old had a terrific college football season at Miami, where he racked up 4,313 passing yards and scored 39 touchdowns while conceding only 7 interceptions. His achievements helped him make the Heisman podium alongside Travis Hunter.
Ward’s pocket-playing ability and accuracy happen to be the main attractions that make him a hot choice in the NFL circles.
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Reflecting on his abilities, Mario Cristobal gave a shout out to Ward and mentioned that he could go No. 1 overall in the upcoming draft.
“I think he should be drafted first overall because he’s the best competitor and the best overall player in the country. And his competitiveness, his way of being, the way he affects the people around him, he’s second to none,” Cristobal said to ESPN.
“I mean, he’s a guy that has changed the profile of our university, has certainly elevated uh everybody around him, and I just think he’s a guy that can take a franchise and just elevate it and everybody in it.
“He’s phenomenal. He’s one of a kind. He doesn’t lead like a quarterback. He leads more like an offensive lineman, a linebacker. He’s really enthusiastic, tons of energy. Uh he’s very alpha now. I mean, if you can’t deal with an alpha, it might not be your thing, but he’s the right kind of alpha where Yeah. he’ll light a place up, but he’ll also galvanize everybody around him,” Cristobal added.
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Looking at the current draft order, the Tennessee Titans hold the No. 1 overall pick. They are in dire need of a quarterback. If they pass on him, the Cleveland Browns and the New York Giants are other potential landing spots.
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