While Tennessee has Will Levis, who started 12 games last season, it would be anything but surprising if Ward is the starter in Week 1 of the 2025 campaign. It's not as if Levis was excellent while going 2-10 with 13 touchdown passes to 12 interceptions in those 12 starts, and the Miami product brings a much higher ceiling.

The biggest college football prospects are in the spotlight as NFL teams are selecting their next franchise star. Here’s what you need to know.

Tennessee picks the Miami QB, as expected, then Jacksonville makes a deal with Cleveland to select Heisman Trophy winner Hunter, who wants to play wide receiver and defensive back in the NFL.