Some of the potential No. 1 overall picks in the 2025 NFL draft have announced they will not hit the field at this weekend's NFL Scouting Combine. What about Cam Ward ?

The quarterback who became a Heisman Trophy finalist with the Miami Hurricanes is among the favorites to be taken by the Tennessee Titans with the first pick in April's draft. He set Miami records with 4,313 yards and 39 touchdowns, leading the nation in TDs.

The other top QB prospect in the draft, Colorado's Shedeur Sanders , said he will not participate in drills at the combine Saturday. Neither will Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, another Heisman finalist. Dual-threat Heisman winner Travis Hunter, listed as a defensive back on the combine's player list, is still in line to take part.

It's common for prospective top picks to skip the on-field portion of the NFL combine, and Ward can afford to let his game time do the talking. His stock has skyrocketed over the years from Division II Incarnate Word to Washington State and this past season at Miami, where he led the No. 1 offense in the nation and came just short of making the College Football Playoff .

Is Cam Ward throwing at the NFL combine?

On Monday's episode of "Good Morning Football," NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero said it was uncertain whether Ward would throw at the NFL combine. His final decision is expected to come by the end of the week, as quarterback drills take place Saturday.

Other QB prospects looking to increase their draft stock, such as Alabama's Jalen Milroe and Ole Miss ' Jaxson Dart, will take part.

Per @tompelissero.bsky.social on GMFB, it’s uncertain whether Cam Ward will throw at the Combine. But Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart, Bama QB Jalen Milroe, and Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard will throw.

Drills aren't the only thing going on at the combine in Indianapolis, so even if Ward doesn't throw, he will still have teams interviews and medical examinations.

When is 2025 NFL combine? Time, date, TV schedule

The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine will broadcast all weekend on NFL Network. Coverage starts at 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Streaming options include Fubo , which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

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