The New York Jets are entering the 2025 offseason with one clear objective: find their future quarterback. After two disappointing seasons with veteran Aaron Rodgers, the franchise has moved on, acknowledging that short-term fixes are not the answer.
Now, their focus shifts to securing the No. 1 overall pick to draft the top quarterback in this class—Cam Ward from the University of Miami.
Ward has emerged as the premier quarterback prospect in a loaded 2025 draft class. The Miami senior possesses elite play recognition, a lightning-quick release, and impressive pocket awareness, making him the type of franchise cornerstone the Jets desperately need.
With his combination of arm talent, mobility, and decision-making, he fits the mold of elite quarterbacks.
The Jets have seen firsthand how vital quarterback stability is in the AFC, where teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals have thrived behind superstar QBs. Ward represents a chance to compete at that level, and New York is reportedly willing to make an aggressive move to secure his services.
Acquiring the No. 1 overall pick is never simple, and the Tennessee Titans currently hold the top selection. While Tennessee also has quarterback concerns, the Jets may have a unique advantage—Aaron Rodgers.
I really think the New York Jets are willing to trade up for the No.1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft - but there’s an important event that must happen.
— Loyal Ricks Jr (@LoyalJRicksJr) March 3, 2025
The Titans will need to fall in love with the idea of Aaron Rodgers + Davante
TEN gets a WR + QB
NYJ get Cam Ward
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New York Jets have more of a chance at the No.1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft than it appears
The Titans, in need of immediate quarterback help, could be enticed by the idea of signing Rodgers as a short-term solution. If Tennessee believes the veteran can still play at a high level, they might opt to sign Rodgers in free agencyrather than risk valuable draft capital on a rookie quarterback.
Rodgers alone might not be enough to persuade Tennessee to trade down, but his potential reunion with wide receiver Davante Adams could be a game-changer. Despite his age, Adams remains one of the NFL's top receivers, finishing 18th in receiving yards (1,063) in 2024.
If Rodgers signs with the Titans, it could also convince Adams to join him, giving Tennessee an elite quarterback-receiver duo capable of winning now. It would allow the Titans to address other key roster needs while maintaining a competitive offense.
They could swap the No.7 pick with New York and still draft a high-grade prospect. It's a compelling reason to trade away the No. 1 pick.
For the Jets, the path is clear: trade up and take Ward, or risk falling further behind in a quarterback-driven league. A move of this magnitude would require sacrificing significant draft capital. On the bright side, if Ward develops into a franchise QB, the price is irrelevant.
New York has already shown a willingness to take risks for success. Trading up for Cam Ward would signal the start of a new era—one built on long-term stability rather than short-term gambles. If the Titans are willing to play ball, expect the Jets to make a major splash in the 2025 NFL Draft.