Cam Ward heard his name called as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft for the Tennessee Titans, but minutes before that happened, he had a touching moment behind-the-scenes that cameras captured.

Ward only stayed in the 2024 draft cycle for 13 days before pulling out to transfer to Miami, a decision that led to the Hurricanes' first 10-win season since 2017 and launched Ward from fringe Day 2 prospect to the first player off the board Thursday night.

For only the second time since 1993, Florida football did not have a selection in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft. However, the Florida Gators faithful did not have to wait long on day three of the 2025 NFL Draft, with the Tennessee Titans dipping into the program with the 103rd overall pick.