I'd prefer not to have to trade up, but if they have a conviction that Ward is going to be great, and the cost isn't crazy, I'd be happy for them to take a swing on Ward. As you've mentioned before, it's been far, far too long since they took at QB in round 1. And, QB is the one position that I'm okay with a trade up for in the first. It's the one position that really can change an entire team. You need more than a QB to be a great team, but I'm not sure you can be a great team without a great QB.
As far as Ward, I've always thought he was by far the best QB in this class. He needs to do a better job of throwing in rhythm but he has a great arm and good accuracy. And while he's not really a runner, he can buy time in the pocket and make off schedule throws. I'd say he's probably a better runner than Rattler who isn't much of a runner but is a good enough athlete to at least take the easy chunk yards when they are there. I'm not sure if Ward is going to be great, but if he is, take the shot.