Not sold on Cam Ward as the Tennessee Titans' future? Consider this collection of stories from the folks Ward's won over in the past.

For weeks, just about everyone in and around the NFL knew that the Tennessee Titans were selecting University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick. After the draft, Ward was asked how he's going to prove that the Titans were right to take him with the top pick.

Tennessee opened the final day of the draft by selecting Florida Gators wide receiver Chimere Dike. Ward faced the Gators in the 2024 season opener and had a stellar day, throwing for 385 yards and three touchdowns in the Miami Hurricanes ' 41-17 win.