Hundreds of NFL personnel members lined the field Monday for future NFL quarterback Cam Ward’s pro day. The Hurricanes star is the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in next month’s NFL draft and today was his chance to show off his abilities with receivers he knows well.
After a long wait, he didn’t disappoint.
Ward took the field just after 5:30 p.m. local time in Coral Gables, loosening up his arm with a few quick passes and quick drops. Five minutes later, Ward was in full form.
He showed off his arm strength and release angles early and often, alternating deep shots and over-the-middle throws on time. His athleticism to extend plays outside the pocket was on display early, too, by rolling out on bootlegs before hitting his receivers in bounds.
Ward repeatedly hit out-breaking routes on the sideline in great time for his wideouts.
Future NFL slot receiver Xavier Restrepo was on the receiving end of Ward’s best throw of the day. Ward drifted to his left before backpedaling into a fadeaway throw that sailed nearly 80 yards in the air and hit Restrepo in stride.
Miami wrapped up Ward’s showcase with some red zone work. They finished the day with a trick play that saw Ward on the receiving end of a pass from Restrepo. Ward even made sure to drag his feet inbounds to ensure he made it for the touchdown.
It was a good showcase from the player widely expected to be the top pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Ward didn’t hurt his stock at all with his pro day showing and will continue to be the favorite to hear his name called first in Round 1.
USA TODAY Sports provided the latest updates, highlights and more from Cam Ward’s pro day workout below. All times are Eastern.
Cam Ward pro day is complete
Miami ends Cam Ward throws with a trick play
Ward lined up in a new position and faked a block as four different players threw laterals before Restrepo threw it to the far corner of the end zone to Ward. The future NFL QB dragged both feet to stay in bounds and end the pro day on a high.
Ward drops ball perfectly to Elijah Arroyo
Ward found the future NFL tight end on a corner route and dropped the pass right over his outside shoulder with the space for Arroyo to get both feet in bounds in the end zone. Ward’s connected with his pass catchers on all but a handful of throws on the day.
Ward finds Restrepo again for deep highlight throw
The duo connected on a deep shot down the left side with Ward rolling out and hitting a fadeaway shot to Restrepo. It was one of the better passes on the day for the impressive quarterback.
Ward hits consecutive outside throws
The No. 1 overall pick favorite showed off his timing on consecutive passes, hitting out-breaking routes on back-to-back throws. The first on a post-corner down the right side and the second and out route to the left side. Both were placed in the right spot for the receiver to come down with both feet in bounds.
Ward hits Xavier Restrepo in stride
The Miami duo connected for more than 1,000 yards and double-digit touchdowns and Ward found him again on a tight shot over the shoulder down the right side.
Ward shows off mobility
Ward threw in a bootleg pass to his regiment for the day, rolling to his left before hitting his receiver right along the sideline in bounds. Ward’s mobility and arm slots are two of his better traits that NFL personnel will be happy to see in person.
Ward throwing full speed
The Miami star is now up to speed and hitting future NFL pass-catchers Elijah Arroyo and Xavier Restrepo, among others. Ward’s arm strength is on full display as he’s firing quick passes over the middle and deep shots down the seam as well.
Cam Ward takes the field
The top quarterback prospect in the 2025 NFL draft finally hit the field in Coral Gables and started off with a few quick passes along the numbers and some deep shots to loosen up his arm.
Cam Ward pro day start time
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
The Miami Hurricanes pro day is kicking off at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Cam Ward pro day TV channel
Cable TV: ACC Network
Cam Ward pro day live stream
Live stream: Fubo
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When is Cam Ward’s pro day?
Ward’s pro day is set for Monday, March 24.
It will be the quarterback’s first and last chance to make an impression on the field for all 32 teams simultaneously during the pre-draft process.
How to watch Cam Ward’s pro day
Miami’s pro day will begin at 4:00 p.m. ET. Fans looking to watch the draft class’ top quarterback throw can find it on NFL Network, NFL+, ACC Network or Fubo, which comes with a free trial.
Current NFL draft 2025 order
Here’s the 2025 NFL draft order for the first round as of March 24, according to Tankathon.com:
Tennessee Titans: 3-14 record; .522 strength of schedule (SOS)
Cleveland Browns: 3-14; .536 SOS
New York Giants: 3-14; .554 SOS
New England Patriots: 4-13; .471 SOS
Jacksonville Jaguars: 4-13; .478 SOS
Las Vegas Raiders: 4-13; .540 SOS
New York Jets: 5-12; .495 SOS
Carolina Panthers: 5-12; .498 SOS
New Orleans Saints: 5-12; .505 SOS
Chicago Bears: 5-12; .554 SOS
San Francisco 49ers: 6-11; .564 SOS
Dallas Cowboys: 7-10; .522 SOS
Miami Dolphins: 8-9; .419 SOS
Indianapolis Colts: 8-9; .457 SOS
Atlanta Falcons: 8-9; .519 SOS
Arizona Cardinals: 8-9; .536 SOS
Cincinnati Bengals: 9-8; .478 SOS
Seattle Seahawks: 10-7; .498 SOS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10-7; .502 SOS
Denver Broncos: 10-7; .502 SOS
Pittsburgh Steelers: 10-7; .502 SOS
Los Angeles Chargers: 11-6; .467 SOS
Green Bay Packers: 11-6; .533 SOS
Minnesota Vikings: 14-3; .474 SOS
Houston Texans: 10-7; .481 SOS
Los Angeles Rams: 10-7; .505 SOS
Baltimore Ravens: 12-5; .529 SOS
Detroit Lions: 15-2; .516 SOS
Washington Commanders: 12-5; .436 SOS
Buffalo Bills: 13-4; .467 SOS
Kansas City Chiefs: 15-2; .488 SOS
Philadelphia Eagles: 14-3; .453 SOS
Cam Ward takes the field before Miami pro day
Cam Ward NFL mock draft roundup projections
Daniel Jeremiah (NFL.com): No. 1 Tennessee Titans
Mel Kiper Jr (ESPN): No. 1 Tennessee Titans
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: No. 1 Tennessee Titans
USA Today: No. 1 Tennessee Titans
CBS Sports: No. 1 Tennessee Titans
The Athletic: No. 1 Tennessee Titans
Cam Ward draft profile, scouting report
Ward offers a mix of elite traits at the NFL level. His outstanding arm talent shows up immediately, as does his control and flexible arm to fire passes out of myriad angles. His mobility isn’t elite but can extend plays and make defenders miss. He played for three different programs in college (Incarnate Word, Washington State, Miami) and made noticeable improvements at every stop.
What may ultimately determine his effectiveness at the NFL level is reducing his penchant for turnover-worthy plays. He takes risks thanks to his gunslinger attitude on the field but NFL defenses can take advantage of them better than college units. He often relies on pre-snap reads too often as well, something that will need to be coached out of him.
Other important upcoming pro day’s
Tuesday, March 25
Texas
Wednesday, March 26
Boise State
LSU
Ohio State
Thursday, March 27
Florida
Notre Dame
Texas A&M
Friday, March 28
Ole Miss
Penn State
Friday, April 4
Colorado
How tall is Cam Ward?
Ward is listed at 6’ 2’’ tall.
This is how Cam Ward officially measured in at the NFL combine last month:
Weight: 219 lbs
Hand length: 9 inches
Arm length: 30½ inches
Wingspan 75¾ inches
Cam Ward age
Ward is currently 22 years old. His birthday falls on May 25 so he will be 23 at the start of the 2025 NFL season.
Cam Ward stats
Ward has played three seasons at the college football Division 1 level: Two with Washington State and one with Miami.
Here are his stats over those three seasons with the two schools:
38 games
948 for 1,436 attempts good for a 66% completion percentage
87 touchdowns
23 interceptions
148.8 QBR
Cam Ward 2024 stats with Miami
Heisman Trophy finalist
Won ACC Player of the Year
Consensus First-Team All-American
Set Miami’s single-season record for passing yards (4,313) and touchdowns (39) on (305-for-454 attempts) a 67.2% completion percentage
7 interceptions
204 rushing yards, 4 rushing touchdowns
Did Cam Ward participate in NFL combine?
Ward did not participate in the workouts during the 2025 NFL combine. Ward opted to skip the throwing drills at the NFL combine, putting more emphasis on his pro day.
Cam Ward vs. Shedeur Sanders comparisons
The top two quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL draft are two very different types of passers. Ward is a strong-armed, gunslinging, mobile thrower who will almost always opt to go for the big play. Ward’s upside is impressive and if he finds the right environment, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him become a top 10 quarterback in the NFL.
Sanders, by contrast, has an average arm at best but relies on his accuracy, timing and poise to hang tough in the pocket and deliver the ball on time. Sanders wins by picking apart defenses and understanding how best to exploit them. He lacks the elite physical tools Ward has but has the discipline and NFL-level traits to be at least a league-average starting quarterback in the league.
When is the 2025 NFL draft?
The 2025 NFL draft begins during the last week of April and takes place over three days.
Thursday, April 24: Round 1, 8 p.m. ET
Friday, April 25: Rounds 2-3, 7 p.m. ET
Saturday, April 26: Rounds 4-7, Noon ET
Where is the 2025 NFL draft?
Green Bay, Wisconsin, is the host of the 2025 NFL draft. Draft events, including the fan experience, will take place at Lambeau Field and the Titletown district of the city.
NFL draft No. 1 overall pick betting odds
DraftKings Sportsbook has the latest odds for which player will be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Cam Ward is the heavy favorite to be the first overall pick in the draft:
Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL): (-700)
Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State: (+380)
Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado: (+1200)
Cam Ward NFL comparison
There’s no one-for-one comparison given Ward’s mix of traits and measurables. There are shades of different players, though. Ward’s gunslinging mentality and willingness to take risks is reminiscent of Jameis Winston. His arm talent, size profile and above-average mobility can compare well to Steve McNair. There are also some shades of early-career Ben Roethlisberger, with his mix of arm talent and mentality.