Cameron Anthony Ward (born May 25, 2002) is an
American football quarterback for the
Miami Hurricanes. He previously played for the
Incarnate Word Cardinals
The Incarnate Word Cardinals, also known as UIW Cardinals, are composed of 23 teams representing the University of the Incarnate Word in intercollegiate athletics, including men and women's basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming & div ...
, winning the 2020
Jerry Rice Award, before playing with the
Washington State Cougars.
Early life
Ward was born on May 25, 2002, in
West Columbia, Texas. He attended and played football at
Columbia High School, completing 72 of 124 passes for 1,070 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior. As a senior, Ward averaged only 12 pass attempts per game. He committed to play at the
University of the Incarnate Word, his only scholarship offer.
College career
Incarnate Word (2020–2021)
Ward began his collegiate career at
Incarnate Word
The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is a private, Catholic university with its main campus in San Antonio and Alamo Heights, Texas. Founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, the university's main campus is located o ...
. He was named the Cardinals' starting quarterback going into his freshman season, which was played in the spring after being postponed due to COVID-19.
He passed for 2,260 yards passing and FCS-leading 24 touchdowns against four interceptions with two rushing touchdowns in six games during the shortened
2020–21 FCS season and won the
Jerry Rice Award as the most outstanding freshman in the
NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision. Ward passed for 4,648 yards and 47 touchdowns with 10 interceptions as a sophomore and was named the
Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year. After the end of the season Ward announced that he would be entering the NCAA transfer portal.
Washington State (2022–2023)
Ward announced his commitment to transfer to
Washington State on January 10, 2022. He enrolled at the school for the second semester of his sophomore year and was named the starting quarterback for the 2022 season during the Cougars' spring practices. Ward completed 64.4% of his passes for 3,231 yards with 23 touchdowns and nine interceptions and also rushed for five touchdowns. Ward entered the transfer portal on December 1, 2023. On January 1, 2024, Ward declared for the
2024 NFL draft via
X, formerly Twitter.
Miami (2024–present)
Ward announced his commitment to transfer to
Miami on January 13, 2024.
Statistics
References
External links
Miami Hurricanes bioWashington State Cougars bioIncarnate Word Cardinals bio
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2002 births
Living people
People from Lake Jackson, Texas
Players of American football from Brazoria County, Texas
American football quarterbacks
Incarnate Word Cardinals football players
Washington State Cougars football players
Miami Hurricanes football players