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Questions about Cam Ward (American football)

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When and where was Cam Ward born?

Cameron Anthony Ward was born on the 25th of May 2002, in the West Columbia, Angleton area of Texas.

What college teams did Cam Ward play for before entering the NFL draft?

Ward began his collegiate career at Incarnate Word during the spring semester after the COVID-19 pandemic postponed normal schedules. He later transferred to Washington State and then to Miami for the 2024 season.

Which awards did Cam Ward win during his time at Miami?

Ward was named ACC Player of the Year and won both the Davey O'Brien and Manning Awards as the top college quarterback. He finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting after throwing for 4,313 yards and 39 touchdowns.

How many total passing touchdowns did Cam Ward record across FCS and FBS levels?

His performance set a career combined FCS and FBS passing touchdown record with 158 total scores. This record included his time at Incarnate Word, Washington State, and Miami.

Who selected Cam Ward first overall in the 2025 NFL draft?

Cameron Ward was selected first overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2025 NFL draft. This selection made him the first zero-star recruit chosen number one overall in the 21st century.