On Location: Cam Ward Wows At Pro Day

The projected number one overall pick for the 2025 NFL Draft did not disappoint.

Mar 25, 2025

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ON LOCATION: MIAMI HURRICANES PRO DAY

While we are a bit hesitant to put too much weight into a pro day performance, the campus workouts are part of the draft process. For quarterback Cam Ward, it was his only opportunity to perform in front of NFL scouts prior to the draft. After bypassing the Senior Bowl and skipping out on combine drills, Ward drew nearly 100 personnel out to Coral Gables.

The expected top pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, Ward threw nearly 60 balls, including a ‘highlight reel’ throw in which he simulated a QB scramble, dropped back 10 yards and launched a deep ball bomb 80-plus yards downfield for a strike to Xavier Restrepo. It was pretty much the icing on the cake for Ward, the Hesiman Trophy finalist who is expected to hear his name called first to the Tennessee Titans come April.

Speaking of Restrepo, it was not all gravy for the jitterbug slot prospect. Earlier in the day, the Hurricanes leading receiver clocked in at a dreadful 4.83 in the forty-yard dash, measuring in at 5-foot-10 and 209 pounds. While many followers on ‘X’ were quick to point out the 4.77-mark turned in by former NFL wideout Anquan Boldin in 2023, the reality is that Restrepo just timed himself out of the league.

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NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: NFL DRAFT PRIMER

On the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg is joined by Boston Sports Journal draft expert Ric Serritella for a full NFL Draft preview. They open with Stefon Diggs' visit to New England and his departure without a deal, then shift to the Patriots' offseason and their strategy with the No. 4 pick. They discuss wide receiver trade-up targets if the team selects a tackle early, and offensive tackle options if New England goes with a wideout like Travis Hunter at No. 4.