After being named unanimous 1st crew All-ACC on Tuesday afternoon, Miami Hurricanes QB Cam Ward was named ACC Participant of the Yr and Offensive Participant of the Yr.
A senior switch from Washington State (and Incarnate Phrase earlier than that), Ward rewrote the file books for a passer in his single season in Miami. 4,123 yards with 36 TDs, and a mixed 41 whole touchdowns had been tops within the nation, and all set data within the historical past of Miami Hurricanes soccer.
A local of West Columbia, TX, Ward famously had zero stars or scholarship gives popping out of Excessive Faculty. His dad and mom despatched tape to colleges all around the nation, and Incarnate Phrase — and FCS faculty situated in San Antonio — was the one faculty to increase Ward a scholarship.
Ward shortly rose to prominence as Incarnate Phrase’s QB earlier than transferring to Washington State. After two stellar years in Pullman, Ward declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Nonetheless, after reconsidering his choices, Ward withdrew his title from the NFL Draft and dedicated to Miami within the switch portal.
As soon as in Coral Gables, it was clear that Ward was a singular expertise and his influence on the Canes could be felt instantly. Together with his stellar play, Ward led Miami to a ten win season, their first since 2017.
Whereas Ward was a fringe draft prospect after final season, he’s undoubtedly one of many high QBs heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, and could possibly be the highest general decide this 12 months. He has grown as an individual, and a participant, and provides these two awards to his already spectacular assortment.
Congratulations to the 2024 ACC Participant and Offensive Participant of the Yr, Cameron Ward!