Cam Ward — Football Career History (through Aug 16, 2025)

Position: Quarterback (QB)
Height/Weight: 6'2", 219 lbs
Draft: 2025 NFL Draft — Round 1, Pick 1 by the Tennessee Titans (from Miami \[FL])
Birthdate: May 25, 2002
Status: Tennessee Titans (rookie)
Last updated: August 16, 2025

College Career

Incarnate Word (2020–2021)

• Won the Stats Perform FCS Jerry Rice Award as the nation’s top freshman (Spring 2021).
• In 2021, passed for 4,648 yards and 47 TD (Southland Offensive Player of the Year); set UIW single-game records with 610 yards and 7 TD vs. Southeastern Louisiana.

Washington State (2022–2023)

• 2022: 3,231 pass yards, 23 TD (started all 13 games).
• 2023: 3,736 pass yards, 25 TD; 66.6% completions.

Miami \[FL] (2024)

• Led Miami to a 10–3 season; Heisman Trophy finalist and winner of the Davey O’Brien Award. Also named ACC Player of the Year and consensus First-Team All-American.
• Set Miami single-season records with 4,313 passing yards and 39 TD (67.2% completions).
• National context: led FBS in TD passes (39), tied for most completions of 20+ yards, second in passing yards (4,313), and had the No. 2 QBR (88.7).

2025 NFL Draft

• No. 1 overall selection by the Tennessee Titans on April 24, 2025 (Green Bay, WI).
• Team announcement and draft-class context confirmed by the Titans.

Professional Career — Tennessee Titans

• Preseason (Aug 16, 2025): In his second outing, went 2-of-7 for 42 yards over three series in a 23–20 win at Atlanta; overall preseason line to date tracked by league and media outlets.

Notable Accomplishments & Records

• Jerry Rice Award (FCS Freshman of the Year, Spring 2021).
• ACC Player of the Year, Davey O’Brien Award winner, Heisman finalist, and consensus First-Team All-American (2024).
• Miami single-season records: 4,313 pass yards & 39 TD (2024).
• Washington State totals (2022–2023): 6,963 pass yards & 48 TD across 25 starts.
• Incarnate Word career (incl. Spring 2021 & 2021): school-record 71 career TD passes at UIW.
• Combined college TD passes (FCS+FBS): 158 (71 UIW + 48 WSU + 39 Miami).

Background & Path

• Former overlooked Texas high-school QB who blossomed at Incarnate Word under coach Eric Morris; later transferred to Washington State and then Miami, culminating in the No. 1 overall selection.

Quick Timeline

• 2020–2021: Incarnate Word — FCS Jerry Rice Award (freshman).
• 2022–2023: Washington State — 6,900+ pass yards, 48 TD over two seasons.
• 2024: Miami — 10–3, 4,313 yards, 39 TD; O’Brien winner; Heisman finalist.
• Apr 24, 2025: Drafted No. 1 overall by the Titans.
• Aug 16, 2025: Preseason action vs. Falcons (2/7, 42 yards).

Notes: All achievements and stats are based on official college/NFL records and news coverage current as of Aug 16, 2025.