While Sanders' game is undeniably polished for his age, there are many analysts - including former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton - who believe he's not the most-talented quarterback in this draft class. Instead, Newton believes Cam Ward deserves that honor.

As the Tennessee Titans dive deep into the top prospects in the 2025 draft, there appears to be growing buzz around Cam Ward being the top pick. Per

Cam Ward Went From Zero-Star Recruit To The Top Quarterback In The 2025 NFL Draft. This Extensive Scouting Report Explains How. Cam Ward began as a lowly recruit out of Texas, but the uber-talented signal-caller turned himself into the best quarterback in college football.

In the latest mock from our Christian D’Andrea — a top-five mini-mock — he had Ward going No. 1 to the Tennessee Titans. But in Bucky Brooks’ first NFL.com mock of the season, he had Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders going as the first overall pick to the Titans, with Ward going No. 3 to the New York Giants, who are also desperate for a quarterback.