Top transfer portal QB Cameron Ward announces major decision
Jul 21, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward during Pac-12 Media Day at Resorts World Las Vegas. tMandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Cameron Ward is viewed by many as the top player available in the college football transfer portal, but the former Washington State star has decided to turn pro.
Ward announced via social media on Monday that he is declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft.
— Cameron Ward (@Cameron7Ward) January 1, 2024
Though Ward is declaring for the draft, he is not yet signing with an agent.
Cam Ward will not immediately sign with an agent, according to his father, Calvin Ward. Cam Ward will begin training for the draft tomorrow with prominent trainer Will Hewlett. https://t.co/42SJJcmtmq
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 1, 2024
Ward had been linked to Ohio State and several other top programs. He almost certainly would have been able to sign a multimillion-dollar NIL deal given all the interest there was in him.
Ward is coming off an excellent season with Washington State, which finished 5-7 and is not bowl eligible. Ward passed for 3,732 yards, 25 touchdowns and 7 interceptions this season. He also rushed for 8 touchdowns. Ward began his college career at Incarnate Word in Texas but spent the last two seasons playing for the Cougars in Pullman.