Football fans are in awe over a viral video of Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward perfecting the “Crossbar Challenge” with the simple flick of a wrist.
Ward is the consensus top quarterback prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft, and a safe bet to be a top-five pick. There’s a realistic chance that the dual-threat star will go first overall to the Tennessee Titans, though they could even trade that pick to somebody who wants to take him with the No. 1 selection.
The 22-year-old Ward posted a video on his YouTube channel of himself working out with Colorado Buffaloes QB Shedeur Sanders (the consensus No. 2 quarterback in the class) at one of the SMU Mustangs’ athletic facilities.
There, Cam Ward left a ton of jaws dropping on the floor by completing the Crossbar Challenge with this 70-yard dime of a pass:
Star: Cam Ward throws a 70-YARD bomb and NAILS the crossbar.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 5, 2025
Ward has the potential to be the face of the league.
😱😱😱 pic.twitter.com/4Mkk42UZ9A
And football fans were amazed by the latest Cam Ward highlight:
“1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft bookmark it 🔥,” said one fan.
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#1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft
— MikeTX (@miketx95) February 5, 2025
bookmark it 🔥
“That’s far,” replied another.
That's far.
— Michael Crane (@MikeJCzapla) February 5, 2025
“He will drop to 13th and the Dolphins 🐬,” one hopeful fan said.
He will drop to 13th and the Dolphins 🐬
— MIamiNotYourami (@MIamiNotYourAmi) February 5, 2025
“Hes as impressive as I have seen. Reads D well can throw at diff angles and speeds. Mahomes like ability,” wrote another.
Hes as impressive as I have seen. Reads D well can throw at diff angles and speeds. Mahomes like ability.
— Johnny Bowen (@JohnnyBeeGood65) February 6, 2025
“Giants need to do anything to get Cam at this point,” a fan said.
Giants need to do anything to get Cam at this point
— 𝒜𝓁𝑒𝓍🗽🍁🇬🇷 (@GiantsNyc) February 6, 2025
“Cam is him #1 🧡💚 Go Canes,” said another.
Cam is him #1 🧡💚 Go Canes
— jjcaneMiami (@JoelJoh38267404) February 6, 2025
Ward had an excellent final college season in his one year with the Hurricanes, completing 67.2 percent of pass attempts for 4,313 yards, 39 touchdowns and seven interceptions to go along with 204 rushing yards and four rushing scores.
Unlike previous years, there’s no clear-cut front-runner to go first overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. Other top prospects include Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter, Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham and George edge rusher Mykel Williams.
Which Teams Could Have Interest In Cam Ward?
If the Titans don’t want Ward with the No. 1 pick, other teams that could target him include the New York Giants, Cleveland Browns (if they’re finally ready to move on from Deshaun Watson), Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints and New York Jets (if they move on from Aaron Rodgers).
