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Miami's Cam Ward Headlines the 2024 All-Transfer Portal Team

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward continues to be honored with awards and placements on a team as Pro Football Focus highlights the potential No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft on the All-Transfer Portal team.
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Dec 28, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) gestures during the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images
Dec 28, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) gestures during the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images | Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

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Another day for Miami's Cam Ward as he is named to another team that highlights his greatness.

Dec 28, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) warms up prior to the game against the Iowa State C
Dec 28, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) warms up prior to the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images | Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Ward leads the way on the 2024 Pro Football Focus All-Transfer Portal Team as the best all-around player and the best offensive player for the team.

"Ward wasn’t just the best quarterback who switched homes in 2024, he was the best quarterback period," Max Chadwick of Pro Football Focus said. "He was the most valuable player in the nation according to PFF’s wins above average metric while his 92.9 PFF grade led all FBS signal-callers. Ward led the nation with 39 passing touchdowns while his 4,313 passing yards and 31 big-time throws were both second."

The Hurricanes also had star running back Damien Martinez being highlighted on the list as well.

Oct 5, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Damien Martinez (6) stands on the field before the game
Oct 5, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Damien Martinez (6) stands on the field before the game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Miami's Damien Martinez is the Sleeper Running Back in the NFL Draft

"From one Hurricane to another. Martinez’s 94.3 rushing grade was third among FBS tailbacks in 2024, trailing only Ashton Jeanty and Cam Skattebo, Chadwick said. "He averaged 4.5 yards after contact per attempt which was second among Power Four tailbacks."

Each Hurricane was special and will now try to impress more at the NFL Combine in a few weeks. Each has a chance to get drafted high especially Ward who looks to be the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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JUSTICE SANDLE

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.

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