The New York Giants and New York Jets hold the No. 3 and No. 7 picks in the draft, respectively, and are both in need of a quarterback. Ward is projected to be one of the top two quarterbacks taken in the 2025 draft— and potentially even the No. 1 pick.

The NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a massive event where pro teams get to see the top prospects work out in a large group setting. However, in recent years, many top quarterback prospects have opted out of throwing at the NFL Combine in favor of waiting until their school’s pro day.