Miami’s Cam Ward is the top QB on the B/R board and the sixth-ranked prospect overall. Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders is also in the running to be the first player off the board, but there’s a real chance Ward lands with the Tennessee Titans at No. 1.

According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, there was a “building sentiment” from scouts and executives during Senior Bowl Week that Ward “is likely” to be selected No. 1 overall.

From a fit standpoint, however, Ward would be a better fit for the New York Giants.

While New York is still piecing together its offensive supporting cast, it has a standout left tackle in Andrew Thomas, a legitimate playmaking receiver in Malik Nabers and a capable running back in Tyrone Tracy Jr. With a few more pieces in place, the Giants could properly support Ward and the big-play potential his arm talent can provide.

“Beginning with arm talent, Ward can make everything needed at the next level. He can access the short, intermediate, and deep portions of the defense with little restrictions,” Dame Parson of the Bleacher Report Scouting Department wrote.

As a passer, Ward should be able to open up Brian Daboll’s offense in a way that Daniel Jones rarely did—and he may remind Daboll of Josh Allen, whom he previously coached as the Buffalo Bills’ offensive coordinator.

There’s a schematic fit, meaning Ward could benefit by sliding a few spots and landing with the Giants at No. 3 overall. New York would also benefit greatly from this scenario, as Ward appears to be the most pro-ready quarterback in this class.

That’s an important factor for Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen, who face pressure to win early and often in 2025.

“Better not take too long, because I’ve just about run out of patience,” franchise co-owner and team president John Mara said, per ESPN’s Jordan Raanan.

Ward and Nabers—who tallied 1,204 receiving yards as a rookie with an underwhelming and rotating quarterback group—would be a thrilling combination from the start. Tracy, Wan’Dale Robinson, Theo Johnson and Darius Slayton, if re-signed in free agency, would further give the rookie a strong supporting cast and give him a legitimate chance of early success.