Days before the NFL Draft and his presumptive selection as the No. 1-overall pick by the Tennessee Titans, Cam Ward was directly compared to Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes by a pair of college football coaches who spoke to the Houston Chronicle.

The Tennessee Titans have their new franchise quarterback in Cam Ward but do they simultaneously have the "next" Patrick Mahomes as well? Titans general Mike Borgonzi won't go that far quite yet but it's clear that the Tennessee front office sees some Hall of Fame-level potential in Ward as he now prepares to head into his rookie season.

See what fans had to say when No. 1 pick Cam Ward was compared to Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes during Round 1 of the 2025 NFL draft.