The Tennessee Titans are likely taking Cam Ward first overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, but what will they do after that? With Cam Ward likely heading off of the board, the franchise is at least putting their chips in on Ward and the hopes that he can work out in the NFL.
No one truly knows what'll happen with Cam Ward, but he is the clear-cut best QB prospect in the NFL Draft, and I am not sure that is even up for discussion at this point, The Titans hired Mike Borgonzi as their new GM, and Borgonzi spent a while with the Kansas City Chiefs, so he surely knows the importance of strong QB play.
Let's see if the Titans can go all-in and build around Cam Ward in this 2025 NFL mock draft.
Titans 2025 NFL mock draft: Going all-in and building around Cam Ward
1. Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
It seems like over the last few weeks, it's become evident that Cam Ward is the best QB prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class. However, had Ward been in the 2024 NFL Draft class, we might be talking about a player who is a borderline first-round pick.
While Ward is a good prospect, he's nothing special and might not be able to develop into an elite passer, but with how weak the AFC South currently is, Ward and the Tennessee Titans could be frisky within that division if he can find some rookie season success.
35. Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
He won't find that success without another wide receiver to use, so Luther Burden III is the pick here at the top of the second round. What makes Burden so great for Ward is that the Missouri receiver is electric with the ball in his hands and could do a ton of dirty work with yards after the catch.
And in general, a rookie QB won't develop without competent, efficient players around him.
103. Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State
The secondary has been a bit of a sore spot for the Tennessee Titans for a little bit now, so they'll take Jordan Hancock from Ohio State at pick 103 in this mock draft. Yes, the offense is going to be in the spotlight for the Titans, but Mike Borgonzi did not inherit the best roster, so there are a lot of other holes to fill.
120. Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
Deone Walker is a mammoth of a human being and someone who could simply help eat up space in the middle of the defense for the Tennessee Titans. Being able to get him at pick 120, all the way down in the fourth round, is some insanely good value. The first four picks for Mike Borgonzi in this NFL mock draft have been quite good.
141. Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
Tony Pollard is a fine running back, and Tyjae Spears is a fine backup, I guess, but it does not hurt to dip into the running back class in the 2025 NFL Draft. Dylan Sampson is one of the many draftable running backs this year, and it would be kind of neat and ideal if Cam Ward had a three-headed monster at RB with Pollard, Spears, and Sampson.
167. Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE, Virginia Tech
Now addressing EDGE, the Tennessee Titans take Antwaun Powell-Ryland at pick 167. In 2024, Powell-Ryland racked up 19 sacks for loss and 16 sacks. Yes, you read those statistics right. He's got 42 tackles for loss over 52 collegiate games.
178. Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame
Along with the deep RB class, the tight end class in the 2025 NFL Draft is also deep, so the Titans grab Mitchell Evans from Notre Dame in this mock and continue to load up on the offense.
188. Clay Webb, OG, Jacksonville State
The Tennessee Titans signed Kevin Zeitler in free agency. He's been a top guard for years, but he's only going to be a one-year option, so getting a developmental guard on the roster would be a wise idea with the last pick in their draft.