Is there any consensus from recent NFL draft projections on where first-round picks will go? We looked at four recent NFL mock drafts to find out.

Several teams are in the market to draft a quarterback. Here how the QBs currently stack up, with prospect grades and best-case NFL comps included.

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.

It’s a pretty rapid rise for the QB, who entered the 2024 season as a potential Day 3 selection in the 2025 draft. As Pauline notes, the player’s turnaround isn’t completely dissimilar to that of Jayden Daniels, who evolved from a fringe prospect into the eventual No. 2 pick.

Draft analyst Todd McShay negatively compared 2025 NFL Draft top prospect Cam Ward to Titans quarterback Will Levis

Where will Miami football's Cam Ward be picked in 2025 NFL draft? NFL mock draft projections, predictions, picks weigh in on Hurricanes quarterback.

Expected to be a Top 3 pick in April's 2025 NFL Draft, Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward makes a bold take regarding his NFL future