QB Draft Cam Ward, Diehard Big Ben Fan, Wants to Join Steelers to Emulate Idol Amid QB Void

Pittsburgh, PA – March 28, 2025
Cam Ward, the electrifying Miami quarterback and a projected top-five pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has his heart set on the Pittsburgh Steelers, driven by a lifelong admiration for franchise legend Ben Roethlisberger. Speaking at a pre-draft event in Coral Gables on Friday, the 22-year-old revealed his dream to don black and gold, aiming to mirror “Big Ben’s” glory amid Pittsburgh’s current quarterback vacuum.

“Big Ben was my guy growing up—I watched him win Super Bowls, take hits, and still make plays,” Ward told reporters. “Steelers football is gritty, and I want to bring that back.” Ward’s 2024 season dazzled with 4,123 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions, leading Miami to an 11-2 record and earning Heisman buzz. His big arm and dual-threat flair echo Roethlisberger’s early days, making him a tantalizing fit for a Steelers squad desperate for a QB1.

Pittsburgh’s quarterback room thinned after Russell Wilson signed with the Giants and Justin Fields joined the Jets, leaving Mason Rudolph as the lone holdover. With the No. 21 pick, the Steelers face a steep climb to draft Ward—mocked to teams like the Titans or Giants—but his public plea could spark a trade-up. “Cam’s a Steelers fan at heart—get him!” a fan urged on X (@SteelCityFan).

Ward’s idol, Roethlisberger, won Super Bowls XL and XLIII, a legacy Ward craves to revive. With George Pickens and D.K. Metcalf in tow, his arrival could reignite Pittsburgh’s championship fire—if GM Omar Khan can pull off the blockbuster move.