Cam Ward evaluation tracks second-year progress

No. 1 pick threw 15 TDs across 17 games in 2025

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read

Cam Ward Evaluation https://t.co/Foi4bJi0ni Via @Titans on X

What happened: Cam Ward entered his second NFL season after Tennessee selected him first overall in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Miami. He completed 323 of 540 passes for 3,169 yards with 15 touchdowns and 7 interceptions in 17 games in 2025.

Why it matters: Ward opened year two under external pressure entering his second season following preseason scrutiny of his decision-making. His 6.4-yard average target depth sits near the league floor behind Mahomes at 6.2.

By the numbers: 2025: 323-of-540 (59.8%), 3,169 yards, 15 TD, 7 INT in 17 games. 2026 context: 6.4-yard average depth of target; among lowest big-time throw rates per PFF.

What to watch: What to watch is whether completion efficiency and downfield rate shift as the October slate unfolds.

Sources

@Titans 2026-10-05T13:46:13.134825+00:00

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