The Tennessee Titans have a new general manager in Mike Borgonzi and on Wednesday the team gave away some of their insight into what they intend to do with their No. 1 overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft.
While they didn’t mention any type of specifics, they did allude to a desire to take a generational talent if one is available. Unfortunately, scouts differ on opinions on the prospects so far, and the closest player to that description is likely Colorado Buffaloes cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter.
Does that mean that he will be the choice? Only time will tell, and there are still many moving parts that will shape the 2025 NFL draft that have not taken place.
That doesn’t stop outside prognosticators or draft gurus from laying out their plans for the Titans. The latest is ESPN NFL draft expert Mel Kiper, who recently released his first mock draft and has the Titans making at least part of the fanbase happy.
- Tennessee Titans – Cam Ward, QB, Miami
I was a fan of Will Levis when the Titans took him early on Day 2 in 2023, and there’s still a chance he puts it all together. But he hasn’t played nearly well enough to keep the job in Tennessee. The Titans had the NFL’s second-worst QBR (37.3) and interception total (21) this season as they bounced between Levis and Mason Rudolph.
I’m sure new general manager Mike Borgonzi will listen to trade offers here, but his real decision should come down to Ward vs. Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders. I actually have Sanders ranked one spot ahead of Ward on my Big Board (No. 4 overall). Ward has the early top-pick buzz around the league, though, so that’s where I’m leaning for now. He extends plays with his creativity, mobility and strong arm. Ward led the nation with 39 touchdown passes this season, and he’d help put the Titans back on track.
There is no doubt that Ward is one of the top prospects in this draft. He has a strong arm with the ability to make all of the throws and enough athleticism to make plays off-script. He really has all of the tools needed to be the face of the franchise. The only real questions are system fit and organizational priorities.
