Former NHL star Cam Ward shares HILARIOUS reaction towards 2025 NFL first overall pick

22-year-old football star Cam Ward was selected as the No.1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft by the Tennessee Titans on Thursday.

Former NHL star Cam Ward shares HILARIOUS reaction towards 2025 NFL first overall pick

Goaltender Cam Ward and QB Cam Ward (Image via NBC News/X/@BR_OpenIce/X/@_MLFootball)

The name Cam Ward stole all the headlines during the first day of the 2025 NFL draft. The Tennessee Titans drafted the 22-year-old quarterback as the first overall pick of 2025. In the midst of this, former NHL star Cam Ward shared a hilarious reaction to it.

Before Cam Ward of football, there was a Cam Ward in ice hockey. In 2002, the Carolina Hurricanes picked up Ward as the 25th overall pick. The Canadian goaltender went on to make his debut for the team during the 2005-06 season.

In his first season, Ward won the Conn Smythe Trophy, an award given to the MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs. His performances that season saw the Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup and see him become the first rookie goaltender since Ron Hextall in 1987. After a long spell with the Hurricanes and a one-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks, Ward retired from the NHL in 2019.

On Thursday night, the 41-year-old heard his name being announced on the TV by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. As the Titans picked up the young QB from the Miami Hurricanes, the former Canes goaltender shared a hilarious reaction towards it.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, Ward was seen watching TV. After he hears his name, and acted shocked by the announcement.

Did I just get picked?

Cam Ward said in the viral video

Carolina Hurricanes shared a 5-word reaction to Cam Ward being drafted as No.1 overall pick

It was a special day for the young Cam Ward on Thursday. The 22-year-old became the 90th first overall draft pick in the NFL. In a celebratory night, the NHL side Carolina Hurricanes, decided to join in on the fun and shared a hilarious 5-word reaction.

Cam Ward
Cam Ward (Image via IMAGO)

The name Cam Ward is a huge one in the Hurricanes history. The 41-year-old Ward holds the franchise record for the most wins as a goalie at 318. He also lead in the shutout category with 27.

As the football prodigy Ward got drafted as the No.1 pick, the Canes shared an image of their goaltender and dropped a 5-word reaction on X.

Big night for Cam Ward

Carolina Hurricanes on X

This cross-sports banter has sat well with the fans on social media. Many shared some hilarious reactions to this post from the Hurricanes.

At the moment, the team finds itself facing the New Jersey Devils in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. After wins in Games 1 and 2, the Canes ended up losing 3-2 in overtime in Game 3. The 4th game between them will take place on Sunday, April 27.

Apart from Cam Ward, who else were drafted in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft?

Heading into the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, the name of Cam Ward was trending high on social media. Many had expected him to be one of the top three picks this year. The Tennessee Titans wasted no time in picking him up as the No.1 pick. Who else got drafted in the first round though?

Cam Ward
Cam Ward (Image via Open Source)

Apart from Ward, Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter were the top names in the draft. The Jacksonville Jaguars picked up two-way star Hunter as the second pick, while Carter went to the New York Giants.

Here is the full list of the first round draft:

  • Cam Ward (Quarterback, Titans)
  • Travis Hunter (Cornerback/Wide Receiver, Jaguars)
  • Abdul Carter (Edge Rusher, Giants)
  • Will Campbell (Offensive Tackle, Patriots)
  • Mason Graham (Defensive Tackle, Browns)
  • Ashton Jeanty (Running Back, Raiders)
  • Armand Membou (Offensive Tackle, Jets)
  • Tetairoa McMillan (Wide Receiver, Panthers)
  • Kelvin Banks Jr. (Offensive Tackle, Saints)
  • Colston Loveland (Tight End, Bears)
  • Mykel Williams (Edge Rusher, 49ers)
  • Tyler Booker (Offensive Guard, Cowboys)
  • Kenneth Grant (Defensive Tackle, Dolphins)
  • Tyler Warren (Tight End, Colts)
  • Jalon Walker (Edge Rusher, Falcons)
  • Walter Nolen (Defensive Tackle, Cardinals)
  • Shemar Stewart (Edge Rusher, Bengals)
  • Grey Zabel (Offensive Guard, Seahawks)
  • Emeka Egbuka (Wide Receiver, Buccaneers)
  • Jahdae Barron (Cornerback, Broncos)
  • Derrick Harmon (Defensive Tackle, Steelers)
  • Omarion Hampton (Running Back, Chargers)
  • Matthew Golden (Wide Receiver, Packers)
  • Donovan Jackson (Offensive Guard, Vikings)
  • Jaxson Dart (Quarterback, Jets)
  • James Pearce Jr. (Edge Rusher, Falcons)
  • Malaki Starks (Safety, Ravens)
  • Tyleik Williams (Defensive Tackle, Lions)
  • Josh Conerly Jr. (Offensive Tackle, Commanders)
  • Maxwell Hairston (Cornerback, Bills)
  • Jihaad Campbell (Linebacker, Eagles)
  • Josh Simmons (Offensive Tackle, Chiefs)

    The biggest shock from this draft was Shedeur Sanders. The son of Dion Sanders was not picked by any team during the first and second rounds. This development even led to US President Donald Trump speaking out on his Truth Social account. It remains to be seen which team drafts him.