West Columbia’s Cam Ward goes No. 1 overall in NFL Draft

The Tennessee Titans selected Cam Ward as the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, following a college career that started at Incarnate Word and ended at Miami.

Here’s what to know about Ward.

Cam Ward

School: Incarnate Word, Washington State, Miami

Round: 1 , pick 1

Height: 6-2; Weight: 219

Hometown: West Columbia

What you should know about him: Ward is a Texas native who attended West Columbia High School and only had one offer coming out of high school. After two strong seasons at Incarnate Word, Ward transferred to Washington State where he began to rise up NFL Draft boards before a standout final season at Miami.

How he fits on Titans: Quarterback is the most important position in the NFL, and the Titans feel that Ward can be the long-term answer for a team coming off a three-win season.

This story was originally published April 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM.

Lawrence Dow

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Lawrence Dow is a digital sports reporter from Philadelphia. He graduated with a master’s degree in journalism from USC. He’s passionate about movies and is always looking for a great book. He covers the Texas Rangers and other sports.