For weeks, it appeared Cam Ward was heading to the Tennessee Titans with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. On the surface, it looked like the perfect fit. The Titans brass fell in love with Ward and Miami quarterback was happy to reciprocate.
But there was one significant barrier the two sides had not discussed. What number would Ward wear in the NFL?
Ward — who wore the No. 1 at Washington State and Miami — could not bring his college number to the Titans. It was retired by the franchise in honor of Warren Moon.