It’s possible Tennessee surprises people, but a playoff push feels like a reach. That said, there’s real excitement around Ward, who went No. 1 overall after a stellar season at Miami and was widely viewed as the most NFL-ready QB in the class.

Cam Ward has had a meteoric rise from a zero-star recruit to becoming the starting quarterback for one of college football 's premier programs. He outperformed expectations so much that he became the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans.

During the Titans' offseason program, Cam Ward displayed his trademark confidence, both throwing the ball and trash-talking with teammates.