Cam Ward is a college football player for the Miami Hurricanes, as of 2024. The senior quarterback was born on May 25, 2002, in West Columbia, Texas, U.S., and is 22 years old, as of 2024. Cam Ward attended and played football at Columbia High School where, as a junior, he completed 72 of 124 passes for 1,070 yards and seven touchdowns. As a senior, Ward only averaged 12 pass attempts per game as he played in Columbia High's Wing T offense.
The 6 ft 2-inch player provided his commitment to play for the University of the Incarnate Word. Ward managed to become their starting quarterback in his freshman season. In the 2020-2021 season, which was cut short following the COVID-19 pandemic, Ward played six games where he recorded an FCS-leading 24 touchdowns against four interceptions with two rushing touchdowns. Additionally, he passed for 2,260 yards. Following his performance, Ward was awarded the Jerry Rice Award as the most outstanding freshman in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision. As a sophomore, Ward passed for 4,648 yards and 47 touchdowns with 10 interceptions. Due to his performance, he was named the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year. Ward entered the transfer portal at the end of the season and joined Washington State in January 2022. Becoming the starting quarterback for the side, Ward completed 64.4% of his passes for 3,231 yards with 23 touchdowns and nine interceptions. In addition to this, he also rushed for five touchdowns.
Although Ward announced that he would be entering the NFL Draft 2024, he decided to use his remaining eligibility to transfer to Miami. He announced his commitment to the Miami Hurricanes in January 2024. For the Miami Hurricanes football team, Cam Ward played in 12 games, leading the team to 10 wins and 2 losses. He completed 293 of 435 pass attempts, achieving a completion percentage of 67.4%. Over the season, he passed for a total of 4,123 yards, averaging 9.5 yards per pass attempt. Additionally, he contributed to the team's offense with his rushing abilities, averaging 3.4 yards per rush.
Cam Ward's Nationality
Cam Ward is American by nationality. He was born on May 25, 2002, in West Columbia, Texas, to Patrice Ward and Calvin Ward.
Cam Ward's Hometown
Cam Ward hails from West Columbia, Texas. This is where he grew up and began his football journey, attending Columbia High School.
FAQ's on Cam Ward
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