Cam Ward is the name on everyone’s lips as the NFL Draft approaches, sparking a frenzy of excitement among fans and analysts alike. With his dynamic playmaking ability and sky-high potential, many see him as a future star. And perhaps even the first overall pick. If that happens, the Tennessee Titans could become his new home. But behind the scenes, doubts linger within the organization about whether Ward is the right choice. At this pivotal moment, former NFL quarterback and analyst Dan Orlovsky has stepped in, offering a powerful breakdown of what makes Ward a truly elite prospect.
The 22-year-old is surely not a normal everyday talent. On the field, the QB has already displayed his magic, and everyone was undoubtedly affected by his spell. With his 2024 CFB season, the man has impressed the whole NFL world. In that season, the QB threw 4,313 yards for 39 touchdowns and only had 7 interceptions. Ward surprisingly averaged about 331.8 yards per game. But that’s not it. Legendary QB Dan Orlovsky also highlighted that these numbers and this talent are why Ward is so hyped in the NFL.
Texted a coach going to pro day “ball comes off his hand like a trampoline”
He responded after the workout—“ball bounces off his hand” https://t.co/QNTgNo4gIh.
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) March 25, 2025
If you follow Orlovsky’s X, you can notice how he has fallen in love with Cam’s game. As a reporter, Orlovsky undoubtedly has a large network and speaks with a lot of people. And among those many networks of his, he had a conversation with a coach who attended Ward’s Pro Day game. Where BTW his performance was simply outstanding. The young QB showed the best of his skills, and his game was flawless. Orlovsky liked it so much that he texted one of the coaches, “ball comes off his hand like a trampoline”.
Interestingly, the coach agreed with him and claimed that the “ball bounces off his hand”. Dan Orlovsky never named the coach, and well, you cannot even find which team he belongs to. According to speculations, all 32 NFL team representatives shared the same opinion: Cam Ward was picture-perfect. Arm Power? Check. Precision? Check. Mobility? Check. Teamwork? Check. What more could you ask for from a 22-year-old who is coming on this major stage?
Many QBs have entered the NFL as the first overall choice, but Cam Ward is undoubtedly a generational talent. But what exactly makes him different? Well, Dan Orlovsky has answered this with some more pointers.
Dan Orlovsky does not have any doubt in making Cam Ward the #1 pick of 2025
When a man who has dedicated his entire life to football acknowledges a youngster as special. Then clearly there is something remarkable in him. Dan Orlovsky is noted for being both harsh and appreciative when judging ability. After all, the QB is not someone who simply hands over appreciation. But every time he does, he specifies what makes the player different. Something he recently did with Cam Ward. Yep! That’s right, Ward has been officially stamped as incredible by Orlovsky.
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The famous QB recently released a more than 2-minute-long video on his X to evaluate Ward’s game. And he listed literally tens of reasons why QB is the next big thing in the NFL world. Dan emphasized that good throws and good rushing are qualities that many QBs can offer to the table. But Cam is someone who gives some qualities that are unquestionably Gold in the NFL. These include being communicative and understanding what is going on in his teammate’s brain.
Orlovsky proved this by showing how, from hurdle to post-snap, Cam Ward was talking with everyone. The QB approached his offensive line and even informed them of a change in the strategy. He noticed that one of his receivers was blocked, so he passed the ball to another one almost instantly. Communicative? Quick thinking? Check, check, check. This led to Dan getting so impressed that he called out Brian Callahan, “This is what a #1 pick at QB looks like. From huddle to post-snap. Pro day today will only confirm. @Titans don’t overthink.” This is not the first time someone approached Callahan to pick Ward, as everyone is high on making the 22-year-old the #1 draft pick.
This was all about the youthful, fiery talent; what are your thoughts on him? Do you think Cam Ward should be the top choice in this year’s NFL Draft?
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