Giants should keep an eye on the game-changing Miami quarterback

The New York Giants are expected to be back in the quarterback market next offseason. They unsuccessfully targeted rookie signal-callers in the 2024 NFL Draft and instead struck back with Daniel Jones this season. However, Jones' inconsistent play puts his future in question.

In all likelihood, the Giants will be interested in the top quarterback prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft class. The top signal-caller in next year's draft could be Miami quarterback Cam Ward – a game-changing prospect the Giants should keep a close eye on this season.

Cam Ward could be the top quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft

Ward is seeing his draft stock boom this season. He initially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, but ultimately decided to withdraw and transfer to the University of Miami to play one more college season. Before his transfer, Ward had made a name for himself as the starting quarterback at Washington State and was a projected mid-round draft pick.

After moving to Miami, Ward's draft stock has risen from the middle rounds to a potential first-round or even top-10 draft pick. He's firmly in the running for the Heisman Trophy and, if he continues to play at such a high level, could become the top quarterback in his class by April.

Ward has led Miami to a 6-0 start this season behind an incredible 2,219 passing yards and 20 passing touchdowns – both of which led the ACC through the first six weeks of the college football season. His elite performance this season has caught the attention of scouts.

Draft Network's Ryan Fowler describes Ward as a “super-talented signal caller whose fundamental arm talent and maturity provide an immense ceiling at the quarterback position.”

The Giants could transform their offense with Ward

Ward has poise in the pocket, a rocket launcher for an arm, and the ability to make tight throws on the move. He tends to force some passes, get a little too aggressive and turn the ball over. But that gunslinger mentality is the same one possessed by Buffalo Bills superstar QB Josh Allen – who Giants head coach Brian Daboll helped develop into one of the game's best players during his time as the Bills' offensive coordinator.

Adding Ward to the Giants' offense would immediately improve their ability to develop explosive passing plays downfield. He has excellent accuracy on deep throws and plays well under pressure. Depending on how the rest of the NFL season and NCAAF season goes, Ward could be a top pick in next year's draft and could very well become the Giants' next franchise quarterback.