Former WSU star Cam Ward won’t work out at scouting combine

The news about the former WSU Cougars standout and potential No. 1 draft pick didn't come as a huge surprise.

Feb 28, 2025, 9:59 AM Updated: 10:00 am

Former WSU quarterback Cam Ward throws a pass against Oregon State on Sept. 23, 2023. (AP photo by Young Kwak)

(AP photo by Young Kwak)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Shedeur Sanders and former WSU Cougars standout Cam Ward, the top two quarterbacks in this year’s NFL draft, have confirmed they will not work out at this week’s NFL annual scouting combine.

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The announcements are not a surprise. Both had indicated previously they weren’t planning to do on-field drills when quarterbacks, running backs and receivers are schedule to be on the Lucas Oil Stadium field.

It’s also hardly a new trend. They join a long group of quarterbacks who have opted out of the workouts, a list that includes names such as No. 1 overall picks Caleb Williams, Bryce Young and Joe Burrow among others.

Sanders and Ward, who developed a friendly rivalry when they were Pac-12 foes, do have plenty of work on tape. Each started at least 50 games at multiple schools during their college careers.

Sanders helped revive programs at Jackson State in Mississippi before following his father and longtime coach, Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, to Colorado.

Ward threw for an NCAA record 158 touchdown passes at FCS school Incarnate Word in Texas, WSU and last season at Miami.

Last season, Sanders was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year while Ward was named the ACC Offensive Player of the Year and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy balloting.

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