Miami held its pro day on Monday. All eyes were on quarterback Cam Ward.
Many believe the Miami product is the No. 1 quarterback prospect in the 2025 NFL draft. Ward could be the top overall pick in this year’s draft.
Ward was the 2024 Davey O’Brien Award winner and became the first player in Miami history to win ACC Player of the Year after he posted a program single-season record for passing yards (4,313) and led college football in touchdowns (39).
The 22-year-old quarterback is now ready to take his talents to the next level.
“The tape says everything I believe and I’m honest to that,” Ward said at the NFL scouting combine. “What separates me from everybody is the way I approach it, the mindset that I have going onto the field each and every game.”
Ward showcased his skills at Miami’s pro day ahead of next month’s NFL draft. USA TODAY Sports breaks down Ward’s performance.
Accuracy: B
Ward delivered several nice intermediate and long passes.
Ward’s best pass came on a bootleg to the left when he threw a deep pass to Miami wide receiver Xavier Restrepo. The football dropped into Restrepo’s hands right as the receiver was in stride. The throw highlighted Ward’s arm strength and accuracy.
Ward had about five throws he’d like to have back. His worst pass came on an out route. The ball came out of his hand awkward. Another ball sailed on him on a corner route. Toward the end of his session, he threw three passes too high that went over the outstretched arms of the intended receivers.
Aside from a handful of incompletions, Ward had an impressive session, which lasted roughly 45 minutes.
Mechanics: A
Quarterback coach Darrell Colbert Jr. put Ward through drills that included three-, five- and seven-step drops. His throwing script also had bootlegs and off-platform throws. His footwork was fluid and precise.
The quarterback showed the ability to throw from multiple arm angles.
Ward seemed comfortable throughout his pro day workout and even ended the session with a reception.
Arm strength: A
Ward’s arm strength was on display throughout Monday’s workout.
The 6-foot-2 quarterback warmed up tossing deep passes at half speed. He then proceeded to showcase his arm on out routes, post routes and go routes.
Ward’s release was quick and the football zipped off his hands.
Overall: A–
Miami’s pro day highlighted Ward’s strengths as a quarterback. He possesses the necessary arm talent to make all the NFL throws, while his athleticism allows him to make throws off-platform and from various arm angles.
He had a handful of inaccurate passes. But overall, Ward’s performance should solidify himself as the top quarterback in the 2025 draft.
The Tennessee Titans own the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft. Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi and head coach Brian Callahan, appropriately, were two of the notable attendees at Miami’s pro day.
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