Not at the top of every NFL draft board. Not as Miami’s first-ever ACC Player of the Year. Not as the kid who lit up the nation with 39 touchdowns in a single season and walked away with the Davey O’Brien and Manning awards. Cam Ward started at Incarnate Word, for crying out loud — a place most casual fans couldn’t find on a map.

But that’s always been the story with Ward. Overlooked. Underrated. Then undeniable.

Cam is a legend in the making. He is notably the University of Miami’s first ACC Player of the Year, and he also won the Davey O’Brien award in 2024. Back in 2020, he had also earned the prestigious Jerry Rice Award. In his last year of collegiate career, he broke all school records when he scored a massive 39 TDs and threw for 4313 yards. That’s all about his achievements on the field. But what about off the field? Who has been holding his hand throughout his journey? 

Who is Cam Ward’s girlfriend?

Cam Ward is dating Nailah Landon. She is a former collegiate volleyball player. Nailah has been a constant source of support through Cam’s Heisman Trophy Campaign and his 2024 season with the Miami Hurricanes. Landon’s presence at many of Cam’s games publicly confirms their relationship.

How did Cam Ward and Nailah Landon meet? What is their relationship timeline?

Cam Ward and Nailah Landon met during their time at the University of the Incarnate Word, where they were both student-athletes. What started out as a simple friendship has slowly blossomed into a relationship. Their bond is clearly strong, as when Ward moved to the University of Miami, Nailah supported him all the way. They have kept a close lid on their relationship, but Nailah often shares moments involving Cam and herself on her TikTok.

Cam did a photo dump on his Instagram handle in April. One picture is of the couple in front of a black SUV. Incidentally, in this same post, Nailah has commented, “FIRST”. Whether it was an address to being the first person to comment on Cam’s post, or a hint at Cam’s draft prospects this year, or something else entirely, it still remains a mystery.

What does Nailah Landon do?

Nailah Landon is a formidable athlete in her own right. In her high school – IC Catholic Prep – she lettered in 3 major sports – basketball, track & field, and of course, volleyball. While she dabbled in all three sports, she ultimately chose volleyball as the way forward.

She started her collegiate career at Barry University, where she played one season, appearing in 44 impressive sets. She then transferred to the University of the Incarnate Word, where she met Cam. At Incarnate Word, she played in 10 games (with 4 starts and 30 sets) during her 2020 season. She finished 3rd on the team and recorded an impressive 29 blocks and 47 clean kills.

She has pursued a BA degree in Communication and Media Studies from 2020 through 2023. Her last known work experience from 2024 is with the Miami Marlins and loanDepot park as a marketing coordinator.

What is Cam Ward’s dating history?

Nailah and Cam have been together for a long time now, with Nailah being a vocal and strong supporter of Cam’s cause. But at this point, there are no recorded previous relationships involving Cam Ward. It might seem (and we hope) that all great love stories, these college sweethearts will go all the way to the finish line together.

Rumors suggest the Tennessee Titans will select Cam Ward as their first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Cam often streams Fortnite plays on Twitch, and in one such stream, he mentioned his favourite receivers to be Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears. As both these players belong to the Tennessee Titans, that shows their love for the team. Wherever he ends up after the draft storm settles, we are sure to see a glimpse of Nailah by his side, cheering him on constantly.