2025 NFL Draft: Cam Ward sends blunt warning to teams about passing on him 

Former Miami Hurricanes star Cam Ward is expected to be the second quarterback taken off the board after Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL draft. It's unclear which team will land him but he's touted to have his name called in the first seven picks. However, that isn't high enough for him.

In a conversation with reporters before the College Football Awards Show, Ward sent a warning to the teams with the top picks in the draft that he expects to be the first player taken off the board, and every team that passes on him will regret not drafting him.

“Okay, you’re either going to draft me or you’re not. If you don’t draft me, that’s your fault. You’ve got to remember you’re the same team that’s got to play me for the rest of my career, and I’ll remember that," Ward said via APNews.com.

Ward registered 4,313 passing yards last season with 39 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

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Cam Ward draft projection: Which team will pick the QB?

Five teams with a top-10 pick could potentially take a quarterback on Day 1 of the 2025 NFL draft. The Tennessee Titans will kick things off but they are seemingly not interested in drafting a signal-caller and will likely pick either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter.

The Cleveland Browns could pick Cam Ward with the second pick depending on whether they are giving up on Deshaun Watson, who's expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season due to an Achilles rupture. If they pass on him, the New York Giants will take the former Miami Hurricanes with the fourth overall pick. However, quarterback Shedeur Sanders and the Giants have seemingly set their sights on each other.

If Cleveland and New York pass on Ward, the Las Vegas Raiders will gladly take him with the sixth overall pick. If they too pass on him, the New York Jets, who recently parted ways with Aaron Rodgers, will draft the 22-year-old with the seventh pick.

It's hard to envision him dropping below seventh. However, if he does, his next likely landing spot will be the Pittsburgh Steelers, who hold the 21st overall pick. The Los Angeles Rams will be next in line with the 26th pick.

The Browns are projected to be the team that drafts Ward. However, there's a chance that the Titans change their minds and pick him first overall. Expect the quarterback to be among the first two names League Commissioner Roger Goodell announces on April 24th.