NFL Draft emotional reactions: Rookies realizing their dream came true pulls at fans' heartstrings

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Since they were kids, every prospect who was drafted this weekend into the NFL has dreamed of that very moment – hearing their name called by a professional football team. 

While fans are ecstatic to get new talent on their teams, some of those are expected to make an immediate impact in 2025. The raw emotion for the players, as well as their loved ones, is what makes the NFL Draft truly a special time in sports. 

All seven rounds of the draft came to an end on Saturday, and there were tons of emotional rookies who couldn't contain how they felt after hearing their names called.

So, grab a box or two of tissues as we dive into the best of those moments, which are all reminders of how much this game means to every single player taken over the last three days. 

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Miami quarterback Cam Ward poses after being chosen by the Tennessee Titans with the first overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis.  (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Coming out of high school, Ward didn't have a single offer from an FBS school. He had to start his college journey at the University of the Incarnate Word, working diligently to get the opportunity to play at Washington State, and then transferring again to Miami this past season. 

So, although it was presumptive that Ward would go first overall to the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night, the official pick had the Hurricanes product all emotional during his interview on the Green Bay stage. 

"I just thank God, man," Ward said, fighting through tears. "The hard work that I put myself through and just the