Cam Ward

Awards & Honours

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Ward's achievements stand out in the modern era of college football. Winning the Jerry Rice Award as a freshman at UIW signaled his arrival as a special talent. His 2024 season at Miami was historic, making him the first player in program history to capture both the ACC Player of the Year and the Davey O'Brien Award. Being selected first overall in the 2025 NFL Draft further cements his status as a generational talent. His ability to dominate at the FCS level and then transition to leading a top-tier ACC program demonstrates a rare level of skill and adaptability.

AwardsWard has won the Jerry Rice Award in 2020 as the FCS Offensive Player of the Year. In 2024, he achieved a remarkable double by winning both the Davey O'Brien Award and the Manning Award as the nation's top collegiate quarterback. He also became the first player in Miami Hurricanes history to win the ACC Player of the Year award. Additionally, he was selected as the number one overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans.

Records & Feats

First player in Miami Hurricanes history to win ACC Player of the Year

Career Milestone·2024

Ward became the first Hurricane to receive this prestigious conference honor since its inception.

Highest-selected quarterback in Tennessee Titans franchise history

Historic First·2025

Selected first overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, marking a new era for the franchise.