CFB insider puts Cam Ward in the same league as $81,00,000-worth Patrick Mahomes ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

NFL analyst Emory Hunt sees shades of Patrick Mahomes in Cam Ward.

On the Ross Tucker Podcast, Hunt compared the Miami Hurricanes quarterback with the two-time MVP, citing Ward’s fearless arm talent

Mahomes raked in $81 million during the 2024 season, according to Marca. While Ward is valued at $2 million in NIL per On3.

Ward, like Mahomes, thrives on confidence—what Hunt calls “arm arrogance”—the belief that he can make any throw, no matter the coverage.

Ward flashed that ability at Washington State and carried it into Miami, delivering tight-window throws with ease. Hunt emphasized that the same doubts and debates surrounding Mahomes in college now echo around Ward.

Following a quarterback-heavy 2024 draft, the focus has shifted to Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders as top passers for 2025. With comparisons with Mahomes gaining traction, Ward’s stock is only rising

Can Ward’s decision to sit out the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl fueled criticism, especially after he set the NCAA Division I record for career touchdown passes

According to The Associated Press, he said on Monday:

Some see it as abandoning his team after securing a personal milestone. But Ward insists that the move was planned with Miami’s coaching staff before kickoff.

Miami lost 42–41 after leading 31–28 at halftime, a result Ward believes shaped the backlash.
Cam Ward wrapped up his college career with 158 touchdowns and 18,189 passing yards. On Monday night, he was honored at the Davey O’Brien Award ceremony, recognizing the nation’s best collegiate quarterback.