ESPN Skips Cameron Ward's Post Draft Interview After Blockbuster Trade
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The childhood dream has been complete, but one thing was missing for the new No. 1 overall draft pick, Cameron Ward — the signature interview after being selected was completely skipped.
Instead of hearing what the No. 1 overall pick had to say, the ESPN broadcast quickly found top insider Adam Schefter to announce a blockbuster trade in the NFL Draft. The Jacksonville Jaguars had traded up to the No. 2 overall pick and gifted the Cleveland Browns a haul for potential superstar two-way player and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter.
.@adamschefter breaks down the trade between the Jaguars and Browns. pic.twitter.com/4LXfsV9tgR
— ESPN (@espn) April 25, 2025
Hunter got his interview, and so did Abdul Carter, who was selected by the New York Giants. The broadcast continued like normal, and Ward was not mentioned again. It was similar to the same story with the national media leading up to the draft; the only time anyone wants to bring up Miami is to bash them. It felt like an obligation for some to talk about Ward (outside of Louis Riddick and a small few others) because the Heisman Finalist had been locked into the No. 1 pick since his season ended.
Ward likely won't take it personally, but if he does, he will just have it as another chip on his shoulder. He is ready to work and take on the NFL world, the same way he took over the Hurricanes program only a year ago.
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Justice Sandle is a graduate of Mississippi State University earning a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Communications with a concentration in Print and Digital Journalism. During his time in Starkville, he spent a year as an intern working for Mississippi State On SI primarily covering basketball, football, baseball, and soccer while writing, recording, and creating multimedia stories during his tenor. Since graduating, he has assumed the role of lead staff writer for Miami Hurricanes On SI covering football, basketball, baseball, and all things Hurricanes related.