🏆Charlie Ward won the Heisman Trophy and led Florida State to a national title in 1993.
🏀Ward also excelled in college basketball, setting records and being drafted by the NBA.
🏈Despite his success in college football, Ward went undrafted in the NFL.
❓Teams were concerned about Ward's commitment to football due to his basketball commitments.
🔀Ward chose to pursue a career in basketball and had a successful 11-year NBA career.
Why didn't Charlie Ward play in the NFL?
—Despite his success in college football, Ward went undrafted in the NFL. Teams were concerned about his commitment to football due to his simultaneous basketball commitments.
What were Ward's accomplishments in college football?
—Ward won the Heisman Trophy and led Florida State to a national title in 1993.
Was Ward successful in basketball?
—Yes, Ward had a successful 11-year NBA career and was a respected role player known for his work ethic and unselfish play.
Could Ward have succeeded in the NFL?
—It's difficult to say for sure, but some coaches and experts believed he had the potential to be a successful NFL quarterback.
What is Ward doing now?
—After retiring from the NBA, Ward has focused on mentoring and coaching young athletes.
00:00Introduction to the video and the story of Charlie Ward's incredible college athletic career.
03:40Ward's success in college basketball and his decision to pursue a career in the NBA.
06:05The reasons why Ward never played in the NFL, including concerns about his commitment to football.
08:30Ward's successful career in the NBA and his impact as a role player.
09:58Speculation on what Ward's career in the NFL could have looked like and the missed opportunities.
