What Tennessee Titans will do with the first choice of the NFL 2025 draft, will have a domino effect on the following choices. But the crucial impact, will especially be for a franchise in search of victories for three long years: 16 victories for 35 defeats between 2022 and 2024!
Here are their four most likely options for this number 1 choice.
The Tennessee Titans are looking for renewal? Cam Ward, Quarterback, Miami
Probability: 50%
Will Levis did not seize his luck in two seasons! Author of only 61% of completed passes, the quarterback launched 21 touchdowns in 21 games. And 16 interceptions! With the first choice of the Draft 2025, Tennessee could replace it.
Cam Ward signed a remarkable 2024 university season: 4313 yards by completing 67% of its passes, 39 touchdowns for only 7 interceptions. Despite five seasons in Ncaahe still has a lot of technical work to do. But the need is too important for Tennessee, especially since Cam Ward corresponds to the system put in place.
Coach Brian Callahan likes to develop patterns with a lot ofEMPTY FORMATIONS. The quarterback is only behind the offensive line, the runner being aligned on one side like a recipient. Tony Pollard especially, but also Tyjae Spears are competent runners to receive the balloons. Removing launcher capable of improvising, Cam Ward could express all the dynamism of his game in such an offensive system.
But is Cam Ward a generational player? In any case, the Tennessee Titans observed it closely: maintenance during the NFL combines then invitation in their facilities (Top 30 visits). Nashville's media reports that the player has been smart in both cases, to decipher the games shown on video.
And of course, all the staff was at the forefront during the player's pro day. On the campus of the University of Miami, Cam Ward has shown a lot of self -confidence, and audacity in his throws. After one of the most spectacular, he turns to the manager of the Titans Dave Borgonzi and says:
“I cement my status today!” (I'm solidifying it Today) »
If this type of attitude is often received as arrogant by a European, for Americans extreme self -confidence is a dear and coveted quality. Even more about a quarterback, having to lead his troops as a respected general.
For Titans fans, Cam Ward evokes their latest level quarterback: the late Steve McNair. The latter also did not have an ideal physique or a perfect technique. But from 1997 to 2005, his capacity for improvisation and the superior quality of some of his throws, brought dynamism to the attack on Tennessee. Cam Ward shares some similarities with him.
Travis Hunter, Receiver and Cornerback, Colorado
Probability: 40%
Competent as a receiver and just as much as a cornerback, Travis Hunter is a real UFO! Brian Callahan said during the NFL combines that Travis Hunter was going to become an excellent cornerback. The Tennessee Titans coach also says that the player would be an important element in his offensive system.
Beyond the agreed answers when you do not want to reveal your game, Travis Hunter would obviously be a precious reinforcement. On both sides of the ball!
The Jarius Sneed, signed at a golden price in 2024, could only play five games. His return ensures the number of exterior corner number 1. Jarvis Brownlee has endorsed a lot of responsibilities for a 5th round rookie. With 53% authorized receptions (28 out of 52) and 9 defended passes, it was pretty well done. But neither he nor Roger McCreary are around Travis Hunter Le Cornerback.
As a receiver, undoubtedly his best position, the explosiveness of his trips as well as his ability to contort to catch the badly launched balloons, make it a mix of Garrett Wilson (Ny Jets) and Devonta Smith (Philadelphia).
The attack of the Titans is not as formidable as in the manga or the anime of the same name. But with Calvin Ridley (WR), Chigoziem Okonkwo (Te) and two runners with good hands, Tennessee with a few weapons. However, the dish lacks an ingredient relating to the flavor at all!
Travis Hunter would increase the sporting level, in attack as in defense. At the endorsement, he would also do a lot of good to the finances of the Nashville team.
Tennessee's catastrophic season in 2024 (3-14) made some fans flee: 11% less spectators in home games, compared to the 2023 season. Managers absolutely want to raise the financial report of the company: more income for ticket office and in shopping stores dedicated to the team.
When a fan buys the jersey of his heart team, he wants the one with the name of his favorite player in the back. Who makes you want to pay 200 dollars in the titans workforce? To get to the stadium, you have to excite the consumer: because it has a certain cost and the requests to be entertained otherwise.
Due to his play but also his very solar personality, with a contagious and telegenic smile, Travis Hunter has everything of an attractive “franchise face”. A player that fans want to see their colors wear, both sportingly and in terms of projection on what his person releases.
Recruiting Travis Hunter could improve the team sportingly, while increasing the financial profits of the franchise: enough to seriously think the leaders of Tennessee!
The Tennessee Titans want to prioritize the defense? Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
Probability: 5%
The positions outside the lines (offensive and defensive) are the most coveted, after the Quarterback post. In defense, the Edge must attack the protective pocket of the QB, to put it on the ground or to stop a runner. In 2024, Abdul Carter signed 22 loss tackles and no one did better in NCAA!
Before the balloon engagement, Abdul Carter puts a hand on the ground or on one knee, positions his feet in starting blocks and springs like a ball from a biathlon rifle. So suddenly, it is a ordeal to contain for an offensive tackle!
His profile is reminiscent of that of Will Anderson during the Draft 2023. Since then, the player has been wreaking havoc with the Texans of Houston. Tennessee is well placed to note the impact of a player evolving with a division rival: Will Anderson signed 4 sacks in two games against Tennessee! (absent during the other two)
With a Harold Landry (9 Sacks in 2024) who left for New England, the defense of the Titans needs another major player. In the middle of the defensive line, Jeffery Simmons is a boss. On the back line, the Jarius Sneed injury will do a lot of good. Add a DIFFERENCE MAKER Like Abdul Carter will complete the table.
But, Tennessee already had in 2024 the 2nd defense NFL (in yards). And then, the cuvée in Edge's position is deep. So Tennessee could wait for the 2nd round (choice 35) to improve it. Abdul Carter would be a sporting choice but the marketing impact of an attacking player is incomparable!
Exchange the choice
Probability: 5%
The Titans won the right to choose first during the Draft 2025 since they obtained the worst victory/defeat ratio in 2024. They can use this choice on their favorite university player, or exchange this choice for compensation.
In 2016, the Tennessee franchise already had the first choice of the draft. But the offer of two choices of the 1st round, as well as two of the 2nd round, had convinced the Titans to exchange choice 1 with the Rams of Los Angeles. But to be able to Trade Downit is necessary that a franchise wants to “go up to the draft”.
This possibility exists but the probabilities are low. The price to be paid will be high and undoubtedly prohibitive, in a 2025 cuvée without a leading quarterback. The titans will therefore plausibly choose a player with the number 1 choice: yes but which one? Answer on the night of Thursday to Friday: to follow live on Twitch.
