As for the other top quarterback in the class, Shedeur Sanders, rumors in recent days have linked him to the New Orleans Saints, who hold the ninth-overall selection in the draft.

Ward displayed superior arm talent than Sanders and has far more upside as a playmaker. While the latter could potentially thrive in Brian Callahan's passing attack, he wouldn't be the right fit for the team, which matters greatly when it comes to the No. 1 overall selection.