The Tennessee Titans could be angling toward taking Cam Ward with the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Titans and Shedeur Sanders have canceled their private workout, so that has made many people think they've made up their mind.
Cam Ward, the QB from Miami (FL), could be a guaranteed-lock to go first overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. This would be the right move, as Ward is the best QB in the draft and is probably worthy of going first overall. When you also consider the investment Tennessee made along the offensive line in free agency, the Cam Ward pick makes even more sense.
Let's dive into this Titans mock draft.
Titans NFL Mock Draft: Is Cam Ward guaranteed to head to Tennessee?
1. Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
Cam Ward first overall is probably only going to gain more steam until the pick is made on April 24th. Now yes, the Titans could be pulling off the trick of the century, but that isn't likely, as there isn't really another path forward given how limited the QB options are.
It's likely we see Titans GM Mike Borgonzi making his first ever selection with the first overall pick. It's also likely that Cam Ward ends up being their Week 1 starter as well.
35. Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
Wide receiver is a need for the Titans. Cam Ward will need some more playmakers on offense, period. Jayden Higgins is a physical player at the position and someone who could hear his name called inside the first round, but he drops into the very top of the second round in this mock draft.
Calvin Ridley is the only other WR of note on the roster, so it's a huge need right now.
103. Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
Bolstering the pass rush is something that every single NFL team needs to be doing. Tennessee has pick 103, so they'll take one of the many talented pass rushers in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Kyle Kennard from South Carolina had 16 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks in 2024 for the Gamecocks. He's got 54 games of collegiate experience as well.
120. Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State
The Tennessee Titans could also use some cornerback help. Jordan Hancock from Ohio State is sitting there at pick 120, so the Titans madke the move. This team can't necessarily draft for need. In my opinion, rebuilding teams simply have to take the best player available on their board, but teams who are close and have a strong roster are the ones who can be drafting for need.
There are scenarios where the best player available is also someone who satisfies a need, and this could be the case with Hancock at pick 120.
141. Ollie Gordon, RB, Oklahoma State
Ollie Gordon as a short-yardage back on the Tennessee Titans offense could be a pretty good scenario for the backfield. Gordon might not be a legitimate RB1 at the NFL level, but he's got great size and can simply run people over. He'd be a nice late-game back for when the Titans need to shut the door on a game and ice the win.
167. Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
Two-straight running backs really isn't a bad idea. This RB class in the 2025 NFL Draft might be one of the deepest in the history of the NFL Draft. Devin Neal is a nice dual-threat player and simply another weapon the Titans can insert into the offense and give Cam Ward another player at his disposal.
Drafting and developing a QB in the NFL is all about making things easy initially. With a strong offensive line and now three more weapons on offense, Tennessee is onto something.
178. Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse
The Titans should take two QBs in the 2025 NFL Draft. No one truly knows if Cam Ward is going to develop into a franchise player, so why not roll the dice in the later parts of the draft? Kyle McCord might not be a franchise QB himself, but they could at least find a competent backup here.
188. Jay Higgins, LB, Iowa
The Titans finish this mock draft off by taking Jay Higgins from Iowa. Tennessee did sign Cody Barton in free agency, so they remake their ILB room in a significant way with the addition of Higgins.