The 2025 NFL Draft is set to begin on April 24 in Green Bay, and until then, speculation will continue about which player will be selected first overall. One of the top contenders is Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward. Ward recently finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting, trailing Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, and Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel. Despite this, he is widely regarded as a top-five draft prospect and, in some projections, the first quarterback to be selected.
Recently, Ward secured a sponsorship agreement with New Era, as reported by Pete Nakos of On3. A video was released featuring Ward wearing New Era apparel, with the brand’s logo prominently displayed in the background. Nakos shared on X that Ward will serve as New Era’s exclusive spokesperson leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft.
In addition to this endorsement, Ward also signed an NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deal with Adidas in October, further cementing his status as a rising star in both college football and the commercial space. His draft projections have varied, with rankings placing him anywhere from the first to the sixth overall pick. In a recent mock draft by Luke Easterling, Ward was projected to be the third overall pick, heading to the New York Giants as the first quarterback taken off the board.
Securing a partnership with New Era marks a significant milestone for Ward, adding to his growing presence in the sports marketing world. As the NFL Combine and Draft approach, he remains a highly anticipated prospect to watch.
