There has been a lot of talk in recent weeks about how Cam Ward has been one of the least talked-about first overall draft picks in NFL history. Even on draft night, his selection felt like an afterthought and was overshadowed by talk of another quarterback who wasn’t drafted until Day 3 of the draft.
That has all begun to change, as analysts from major outlets begin to backtrack and play revisionist history with the offseason. Increasingly, networks are investing in Ward and his ability to lead a franchise. And they are applauding the Tennessee Titans for staying put in the draft and taking the young signal caller.
The latest to join Good Morning Football and shower Ward with praise is former NFL linebacker Manti Te’o, who joined the show and made a bold prediction on the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.
“Usually good things happen for you as a QB with him right by your side”
Manti Te’o believes Cam Ward will take home the Offensive Rookie of the Year award with coach Brian Callahan by his side 🏆 pic.twitter.com/XwU4epxCZn
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) July 18, 2025
“We’re buying. [I am] buying that [Ward] is gonna win Offensive Rookie of the Year,” Te’o said. “I really think that Cam Ward, going into this year, you need to have guys that you’re going to throw the ball to, and he has really good guys. Guys that are underappreciated, in my opinion, with Calvin Ridley, Tyler Lockett, Treylon Burks, Chig Okonkwo, these are guys that can produce for you.”
While there was still talk on the show about the perceived front-runner Ashton Jeanty, Te’o pointed out the success head coach Brian Callahan has had in his career, and how quarterbacks can succeed in his system. While that was not the case in 2024, one could argue that many of the struggles were tied to subpar play by the offensive line.
Now with a rebuilt offensive line and some underrated playmakers around Ward, the offense should be better in 2025. If it is, then Ward could make Te’o’s prediction a reality.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Manti Te’o predicts big things for Tennessee Titans’ Cam Ward
