The 21-year-old quarterback didn’t signal with an agent upon initially declaring for the NFL Draft. The transfer preserved the choice for Ward to remain in faculty. Ward reportedly acquired a number of seven-figure NIL provides from numerous colleges earlier than flirting with going professional.
Ward was closely linked to a powerhouse Massive Ten squad and a number of other different prime applications earlier than deciding to decide to Miami.
Washington State completed with a 5-7 file final season. However regardless of the middling file, Ward posted a stellar 2023 marketing campaign as a passer with 3,732 yards for 25 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. He additionally rushed for eight touchdowns.
Ward is slated to interchange Miami’s 2023 starter Tyler Van Dyke, who transferred to a Massive Ten college in December.
