“Reminded me of Chiefs’ QB Patrick Mahomes”- Former NFL scout Daniel Kelly reveals being impressed by Hurricanes’ star Cam Ward

Miami’s talented quarterback Cam Ward was drafted to the NFL team back in 2024. With his hard work and dedication towards the game, he went on to become one of the most popular faces in the NFL team. From turning heads in the league to enthralling the spectators in the stadium, Cam Ward has mastered the art of diverting the media attention for all the right reasons.
Former NFL scout Daniel Kelly compared Ward with the Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes.

Back in January 2025, former NFL scout Daniel Kelly spoke about the Miami Hurricanes' popular quarterback Cam Ward. While talking about his athletic prowess, he went on to compare Ward with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. As reported by the media outlet First Mound Rock, Kelly even recalled about the time he had seen Cam Ward for the first time. He mentioned-
“While I’ve maintained a first-round grade on Ward from the time I laid eyes on his 2022 tape ⎯and again in 2023, transferring to Miami proved to be the right move on the draft chessboard.”
Kelly further went on to compare him with the Kansas City Chiefs’ popular quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He said-
“In two seasons with the Cougars, Ward reminded me of Eagles’ QB Jalen Hurts. This season at Miami ⎯he reminded me of Chiefs’ QB Patrick Mahomes. There I said it.”

Despite being a successful NFL star, Cam Ward was more inclined towards the world of the NBA before stepping into football. During an appearance on the Miami Hurricanes’ YouTube channel, Cam Ward revealed his love for basketball and his favorite NBA star Kobe Bryant. He said-
“My favorite player is Kobe. So I just wanted to play basketball. I played that all my life. I got a chance to play in the EYBL circuit my freshman year of high school. I switched to the Adidas Gauntlet after that. I got a chance to play against Cade Cunningham. He was the number one draft pick a couple of years ago. He's like that. Played against R.J. Hampton.”
He further mentioned-
“So it really sets in the different type of athlete you’ve got to be to play basketball, especially at my height. There’s only one position somebody 6'2, 6'3 can play, as guard. You’ve got to be able to move, move. Basketball will always be my first love, though, because I feel like I was made to be a basketball player. I will try to translate that to the football field a little.”
Cam Ward is only 22 now and with the kind of discipline, perseverance, confidence and aggression he displays during the games, he has a long way to go in the world of the National Football League.
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