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Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson NFL Draft 2025 Scouting Report for Tennessee Titans OT

Nicholas Nathanson
Apr 21, 2025
Florida Georgia Football

The Tennessee Titans selected Florida OT Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL draft.

Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson is a four-year starter at tackle, including 11 starts in 2024 inside Florida's run-first (58-42 run-pass split), multiple run scheme. Crenshaw-Dickson has a tall, thick build with good mass and arm length, solid play strength and marginal athletic ability.

Creshaw-Dickson wins as a run-blocker primarily on zone concepts, where he does a solid job maximizing his girth, length and snap timing to establish first meaningful contact on cut-offs, kick-outs and overtakes on combos to cover up and wall off his target. He releases timely to the second level and will widen out 'backers when he lands his initial punch.

Crenshaw-Dickson also plays with good effort and strain to make finish blocks that result in knockdowns on reaching defenders. However, he shows lower-half stiffness with high pad level that gets exposed when defenders access his chest, resulting in shaky balance and him getting overextending and/or whiffing on moves across his face.

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Crenshaw-Dickson primarily wins in pass protection by utilizing vertical sets when rushers have to work down the middle and through his frame, where his length and heavy hands can jolt and latch on rushers to end reps. He shows middling range to expand his set points on angled sets, marginal lateral quickness to deal with countermoves and an overreliance on two-hand striking that combine to sap his reliability on an island.

Overall, Crenshaw-Dickson has a large frame, good arm length, heavy hands and adequate timing that allow him to be functional in a zone-based, play-action heavy scheme where he can rely on vertical sets on obvious pass downs. However, his marginal athletic ability and recovery skills shrink his margin for error enough to keep him as a backup/bottom-of-the-roster tackle in the NFL.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'7"

WEIGHT: 316

HAND: 10½"

ARM: 34"

WINGSPAN: 83"

40-YARD DASH: 5.33

3-CONE: 8.15

SHUTTLE: 4.91

VERTICAL: 24.5"

POSITIVES

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— Excels using a vertical set with good length and a powerful punch to establish first meaningful contact and deliver jolt.

— Functional zone run-blocker using his mass, length and snap timing to cover up and wall off targets on cut-offs, kick-outs and overtakes.

— Understands how to time his releases off combinations to intersect 'backers before widening them out of the lane.

— Runs his feet and strains to finish, which boosts his ability to stay attached late in the rep.

NEGATIVES

— Marginal athletic ability, balance and range.

— Upright playing style with lower-half stiffness leaves him vulnerable to getting overextended and off-balance against the push-pull technique.

— Overreliant on a two-hand strike in pass protection, which exposes him to clean, glaring losses on an island.

NOTES

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— Born Feb. 22, 2001

— 3-star recruit from the 2019 class, per 247Sports

— Originally committed to San Diego State, where he started 35 games at left (17) and right (18) tackle from 2019-2023 before transferring to Florida for the 2024 season

— 46 career starts split between left (17) and right (29) tackle

GRADE: 5.4 (Backup/UDFA with Roster Potential — UDFA)

OVERALL RANK: 309

POSITION RANK: OT23

PRO COMPARISON: Adrian Ealy

Written by B/R NFL Scout Brandon Thorn

Gunnar Helm NFL Draft 2025 Scouting Report for Tennessee Titans TE

Apr 21, 2025
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - Texas v Arizona State

The Tennessee Titans selected Texas TE Gunnar Helm with the No. 120 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Gunnar Helm has the skill set needed to be an impactful TE2 for a 12-personnel offense.

As a passer catcher, Helm brings functional athleticism and movement skills to the tight end position. His route salesmanship is decent—he uses his body to lean and break in the opposite direction against man coverage. Helm excels against zone defenses and presents a big body in the soft spots of the coverage shell.

Gunnar Helm Highlights

His football IQ is evident with his route timing, and he reads the defender's drop depth to determine where to settle in. Helm has strong and reliable hands to pluck the ball out of the air. He's only been charged for two drops in his career.

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At the catch point, Helm excels. He does a good job boxing out smaller defenders using his body as an advantage. His ball skills resemble a power forward going up for a rebound. Helm is a red zone weapon and creates advantageous matchups at the catch point.

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As a blocker, Helms' frame looks the part and gives ample effort. His technique and functional strength limit his effective effectiveness at the moment. Helm provides defenders with clean shots and access to his chest. Defenders gain control of his pads and dictate the action. He struggles to sustain blocks after making initial contact. Helm is more useful as an on-the-move blocker out in space and sealing backers at the second level.

Gunnar Helm projects as a TE2 for 12-personnel teams. He can play with his hand in the dirt, off the line as an H-back, and flexed out into the slot. He is built like a traditional Y tight end with functional pass-catching abilities but needs to improve his run blocking.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'5"

WEIGHT: 250

40-YARD DASH: 4.84

3-CONE: 7.15

SHUTTLE: 4.4

VERTICAL: 30"

BROAD: N/A

POSITIVES

— Well-proportioned NFL-ready build and frame.

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— Average route runner with salesman; grass finder in short/intermediate areas of the field.

— Above average athlete, post-catch burst and acceleration are impactful.

— Outstanding ball skills, uses his big frame and catch radius to bring down difficult catches.

NEGATIVES

— Average long speed and explosiveness, will not put fear in second-level defenders.

— Functional strength at POA in the run game can benefit from improvement.

— Playing through contact by physical man coverage defenders.

— Run blocking techniques need improvement to handle NFL rushers.

NOTES

— Born Sept. 6, 2002

— 3-Star recruit in 2021 class, per 247Sports

— Appeared in 49 games with 20 starts

— 2024: John Mackey Award semifinalist

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— 2023: Honorable mention All-Big 12

GRADE: 6.7 (Potential Role Player — 4th Round)

OVERALL RANK:141

POSITION RANK: TE9

PRO COMPARISON: Dalton Schultz

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

Jackson Slater NFL Draft 2025 Scouting Report for Tennessee Titans IOL

Alex Kay
Apr 21, 2025
NFL Combine Football

The Tennessee Titans selected Sacramento State IOL Jackson Slater with the No. 167 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Jackson Slater is a four-year starter primarily at left guard including nine starts at the position in 2024 (before suffering a season-ending right knee injury) inside Sacramento State's 56-44 pass-run split, zone run scheme with pin-pull and some counter runs sprinkled in. He also slid inside to center in Week one for a five reps against San Jose State. Slater has a thick, stout build with adequate arm length, good athletic ability and solid play strength.

Slater is a stout, loose and fluid run blocker who uncorks into contact with good pad level and core strength to work under/inside of opponents to create initial displacement. He is an asset on the move on pulls, climbs and screens with the ability to line up/latch onto backers and overrun corners. While Slater is compact and firm at the point of attack his lack of sand, mass and adequate length make it a chore to sustain during the second and third-level of finish attempts, leaving him stacked and/or edged.

Jackson Slater Highlights

In pass protection, Slater is a smooth mover out of his stance, with flashes of latching and ending reps. He quickly uses his jump set while having the ability to redirect and sustain against counter moves. He plays with good posture and smoothly transitions into his anchor with a low pad level and solid lower-body strength. Slater will also deliver a jolt when uncovered to help linemates and secure the pocket. He has erratic hand placement that results in striking down the middle with his outside hand on rushers that leave him vulnerable to getting swiped and losing quickly outside.

Overall, Slater is a stoutly built, loose, fluid mover who plays with good leverage, delivers pop on contact and can line up targets on the move on pulls, climbs and screens. With a move to center full-time Slater could carve out a role inside a zone-based run scheme with spot starter potential at guard.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'3"

WEIGHT: 320

HAND: 10"

ARM: 32"

WINGSPAN: 78½"

40-YARD DASH: 5.01

3-CONE: NA

SHUTTLE: NA

VERTICAL: 28.5"

BROAD: 9'0"

POSITIVES

— Loose, fluid mover with good quickness, burst and ability to redirect.

— Shows impressive lower half mobility and good core strength to brace, stay centered and maintain his posture through contact to hold the point of attack and anchor.

— Flashes of syncing up his feet, strike timing and placement to latch and end reps quickly using his jump set in pass protection.

— Packs a punch when uncovered looking for work to clear the pocket in pass protection.

— Closes ground quickly as a puller, on climbs and screens to line up, uncork and latch onto his target.

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NEGATIVES

— Mediocre girth and width on his frame with adequate length make it a chore to lock out and prevent defenders from accessing his edges.

— Inconsistent hand placement in pass protection with a tendency to strike down the middle of rushers creates short corners and quick losses outside.

NOTES

— 3-star recruit from the 2021 class, per 247Sports

— 44 career starts at left guard (42) and left tackle (two)

— First offensive lineman in school history to be named an All-Big Sky First-Team All American three times

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— Suffered a season-ending right knee injury on play 54 in Week nine against Portland State

— 2024 FCS AP First-Team All American

— Accepted his invite to the 2025 Senior Bowl

GRADE: 6.6 (Potential Role Player - Round 4)

OVERALL RANK: 154

POSITION RANK: IOL15

PRO COMPARISON: Matt Hennessy

Written by B/R NFL Scout Brandon Thorn

Elic Ayomanor NFL Draft 2025 Scouting Report for Tennessee Titans Edge

Nicholas Nathanson
Apr 19, 2025
Virginia Tech Stanford Football

The Tennessee Titans selected Stanford WR Elic Ayomanor with the No. 136 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Elic Ayomanor epitomizes natural separation.

He is a savvy and detailed route-runner who defeats one-on-one coverages. Ayomanor plays at his own pace and speed but alters his route tempos to keep defensive backs honest and on their toes.

Elic Ayomanor Highlights

Against man coverage, he runs nuanced routes, attacking the defender's leverage with his stem and squaring up the defender before separating at the top of his routes. Ayomanor puts defenders in a bind with his footwork and suddenness at the breakpoint. He is a smooth, quick, and efficient mover but plays with good strength as a route runner to clear handsy defenders.

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Due to his high football IQ, he excels against zone coverage. He finds the soft spots within the coverage and works around the defensive spot droppers. His strength is useful in the middle of the field. He is fearless and tough when making plays in high-traffic areas.

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Ayomanor is a reliable ball tracker down the field. He is savvy, using late eyes to find the ball and hands to bring the pass in. He rarely gives the defender any early indications the ball is on its way. Ayomanor's body control is outstanding—he can contort his frame in the air to make acrobatic grabs. He uses his entire frame in the red zone to make difficult sideline catches look routine.

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Ayomanor is a good but not a great athlete. His explosiveness and burst early in reps limit winning foot races down the sideline. Winning at the line of scrimmage with quickness and nuance is key for him to beat and stack defenders vertically. His speed lands in the buildup category. Therefore, big, explosive vertical passing plays are not his calling card at the next level against NFL athletes. Concentration drops and hand/catch mechanics need improving. Ayomanor's hands can be too wide as the ball approaches leading to unwanted drops.

In all, Elic Ayomanor projects as a good number two Z-receiver for an NFL offense. He is alignment-versatile and makes plays from the slot with a two-way release. Adding his play strength, he will give smaller nickel defenders fits in man coverage by boxing them out for in-breaking passes. Ayomanor is a talented and reliable pass catcher who can start for multiple years and contracts.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'2"

WEIGHT: 210

40-YARD DASH: 4.44

3-CONE: N/A

SHUTTLE: N/A

VERTICAL: 38.5"

BROAD: 10'7"

POSITIVES

— Is a natural separator, runs well-paced routes with good short area quickness.

— Savvy operator with the football in flight, flashes late hands and body control.

— Functional play strength and hand usage against physical/handsy defensive backs.

— Efficient playmaker with the football in his hands; good run-after-catch threat.

NEGATIVES

— Does not possess elite athleticism or explosiveness.

— Charted for 12 drops since 2023, hand catching mechanics needs improving.

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— Good athleticism but straight-line speed is not an immediate threat to press corners.

NOTES

— 3-Star recruit in 2022 class, per 247Sports

— 2024: Second Team All-ACC; Jon Cornish Trophy Finalist

— 2023: All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention; Jon Cornish Trophy Winner

GRADE: 7.5 (Potential Impact Player — Second Round)

OVERALL RANK: 61

POSITION RANK: WR8

PRO COMPARISON: Shades of Chris Godwin

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

Cam Ward NFL Draft 2025 Scouting Report for Tennessee Titans QB

Apr 19, 2025
NFL Mock Draft 3.0 Football

The Tennessee Titans selected Miami QB Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Cam Ward is one of the nation's most talented and natural passers.

Beginning with arm talent, Ward can make everything needed at the next level. He can access the short, intermediate, and deep portions of the defense with little restrictions. The ball pops off his hands when releasing it down the field. Ward does a great job toggling between velocity and touch based on throwing trajectory and distance. He can fire the ball past a defender's earhole and on the receiver's facemask with immense velocity when necessary.

Cam Ward Highlights

Ward is an accurate full-field passer. He layers passes with precise touch in the middle of the field over underneath defenders. With his quick release and accuracy, Ward is effective in the quick passing game when it's called. He has a flexible arm to throw from multiple angles/slots and fit passes around incoming defenders in the backfield. Ward has plus-level mobility and can create plays with his feet. Whether second-reaction throws outside the pocket or running for 20 yards, he is a threat on the ground.

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He is comfortable using hard counts to force the defense out of their disguises, then set the protection to pick up any indicating extra rushers from the second or third levels of the defense. Ward's knowledge and mastery of Miami's offense is clear watching him work pre-snap.

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Ball protection will remain a talking point with his draft profile. He is a gunslinger and even admitted to it during an August interview. Ward is a risk-taker but needs to improve on being calculated with those risks. He tends to test coverage windows and has put the ball in harm's way throughout his career. Ward is accustomed to performing as Michael Jordan in the Finals and putting the offense on his back. Sometimes, playing less hero ball and taking the designated layups or hot reads in the offense will go a long way.

One way to decrease turnover-worthy plays is for Ward to limit pre-determining his reads pre-snap. He will read the pre-snap defensive formation and believe it will be their post-snap coverage shell. This tendency to predetermine his pre-snap reads got him in trouble against Virginia Tech. Consistently using eye manipulation to move defenders out of throwing windows will benefit him. Although Ward is a good athlete, he does not engage his legs and rushing ability enough. This aspect of his game is underutilized when it could mitigate defensive pressure quickly.

In conclusion, Cam Ward is among the most gifted throwers in the NFL draft class. The combination of arm talent, mobility/athleticism, and accuracy is what the NFL is looking for in potential franchise QBs. He has superstar potential if he can cut down on mistakes/risky decisions.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'2"

WEIGHT: 219

HAND: 9"

ARM: 30⅝"

WINGSPAN: 75¾"

POSITIVES

— A natural and easy thrower of the football.

— Phenomenal playmaker and improviser with the football.

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— Command of offense, makes pre-snap protection calls and checks.

— Arm flexibility to throw with multiple arm slots/angles.

— Outstanding arm talent; powers the football to his intended targets.

NEGATIVES

— Protecting the football and limiting turnover-worthy plays.

— Limiting hero ball tendencies and taking what the defenses give him.

— Improving his pre-determined pre-snap reads and decisions.

— Throwing with more anticipation and timing with his wide receivers' breaks.

NOTES

— Born May 25, 2002

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— Unranked recruit in 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Two-sport HS athlete (Football & Basketball)

— NFL pedigree in family bloodlines, two relatives w/NFL experience (Quandre Diggs & Quentin Jammer)

— 2024:Heisman Trophy finalist; First-Team All-ACC; ACC Offensive Player of the Year; ACC Player of the Year; NCAA All-America First Team; Davey O’Brien Award winner

— 2021: FCS All-America Second Team; Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year

GRADE: 8.3 (Impact player — 1st Round)

OVERALL RANK: 9

POSITION RANK: QB1

PRO COMPARISON: Steve McNair

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

NFL Execs Reportedly Have 'No Sense' Titans' Jeffery Simmons Is on Trade Block

Jack Murray
Apr 18, 2025
Texans Titans Football

The Tennessee Titans do not appear to be in a rush to move on from defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.

NFL insider Paul Kuharsky reported that two NFL execs told him they have "no sense" the Titans are putting Simmons on the trade block and that if he were available he would have the value of a "second or a third" round draft choice.

The 27-year-old is in the second year of his $94 million contract extension he signed in 2023 and is set to have a cap hit of $22.7 million in 2025.

Simmons is a three-time Pro Bowler and has recorded 309 tackles, 66 quarterback hits and 31.5 sacks in his six-season career. He had a career-high 76 total tackles and also added nine quarterback hits and five sacks in 2024.

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While he remains a productive player, he may be a luxury for a Titans team that is currently rebuilding. The Titans went 3-14 in 2024 and currently hold the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The team has been heavily linked to quarterback Cam Ward ahead of the draft, so a new era could be dawning.

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While Simmons would certainly remain a standout on defense for this new era, his age likely won't align with when the Titans could theoretically be contending in the AFC. That could make a trade appealing, as the team could get an asset that would align much better with a future core.

However, trading Simmons isn't a necessity and would incur a $14.4 million salary cap hit. As one of Kuharsky's sources noted, the Titans would have to use any draft capital to replace Simmons, a scenario Kuharsky said "doesn't make much sense."

For now, it looks like the team prefers to keep Simmons as one of the focal points of its defense.

Cam Ward Ranks Tony Pollard, Spears as Top RBs in Fortnite Stream amid Titans Rumors

Paul Kasabian
Apr 15, 2025
Miami Pro Day Football

All signs have been pointing toward the Tennessee Titans selecting Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, and another one may have just dropped on the signal-caller's Fortnite stream.

When asked his choice for the NFL's top four running backs, Ward first responded with the Titans' one-two punch of Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears. He then provided great praise for the Titans' top wideout, Calvin Ridley.

And then when asked about his top four Titans wide receivers, he mentioned Ridley as well as Tennessee wideout Treylon Burks.

With respect to all those Titans players, putting them on top-four lists for running backs or wide receivers may be a stretch.

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Pollard was certainly solid and productive last year (1,317 total yards), and the same goes for Ridley (64 catches, 1,017 yards).

Spears, the ex-Tulane standout, is a versatile and solid backup in his own right. Burks, the 2022 first-round pick, has potential and talent but hasn't put it together just yet (53 catches, 699 yards, one touchdown in 27 lifetime games).

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Word previously emerged that the Titans had canceled workouts with Colorado teammates Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders. And with that, the assumption is the Titans are rolling with Ward at No. 1, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic.

"When the Titans canceled their private workouts with Hunter and Sanders, that sort of unofficially acknowledged that Tennessee is set with Ward at No. 1," Jackson wrote. "Multiple league sources believe the Browns and Giants had been working under that assumption for weeks."

The Cleveland Browns and New York Giants are picking second and third, but it doesn't appear either team is getting their chance at Ward.

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The Titans also put Ward through a private workout last month, which reportedly "went great," from the team's point of view, per NFL insider Paul Kuharsky.

And now we have Ward giving great praise to some current Titans, who will almost certainly be his teammates shortly.

Shedeur Sanders, Titans Agree to Cancel Private Workout amid Cam Ward NFL Draft Rumors

Paul Kasabian
Apr 5, 2025
Colorado Pro Day Football

The Tennessee Titans and Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders have agreed to cancel a previously scheduled private workout, per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' website.

The Titans, who hold the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, previously held a private workout with Miami quarterback Cam Ward on Friday, March 28. NFL insider Paul Kuharsky reported that workout "went great" from the team's point of view.

That workout was attended by numerous heavy hitters in the Titans' organization, including president Chad Brinker, general manager Mike Borgonzi and head coach Brian Callahan.

One can connect the dots here and presume that the Titans are putting their focus on Ward and that a private workout with Sanders at this point would be a waste of both parties' time.

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NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe previously called Ward "the leader in the clubhouse" to be the Titans' pick, using a golf analogy to say he was probably "three or four" strokes ahead.

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At this juncture, it appears the Titans' choices are either to stick at No. 1 and take Ward (the clear favorite here) or take an offer they can't refuse for the No. 1 overall choice. Wolfe specifically mentioned a potential trade as the top reason for the Titans not taking Ward, and he noted the New York Giants as a possibility to move up from No. 3 to No. 1.

It would presumably take a lot for the Giants to do so, simply because Tennessee has great incentive to just stick where it is, select Ward and move forward with him as the centerpiece of the future.

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The big question, then, is where Sanders winds up. His potential landing spot runs the gamut, as it's possible he could go next to the Cleveland Browns at No. 2 or slide all the way down in the first round if teams decide to take other blue chip prospect first before looking toward quarterback next.

Regardless, it appears Sanders isn't going to be in Nashville, a place where it looks like Ward will call home in a few weeks' time when the draft begins on April 24.

Cam Ward Reportedly 'Leader in the Clubhouse' for Titans No. 1 Pick, No Final Decision

Paul Kasabian
Apr 3, 2025
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Miami quarterback Cam Ward is reportedly the "leader in the clubhouse" to go No. 1 overall to the Tennessee Titans in the NFL draft, per a source to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe, who provided the latest news on The Insiders.

"The Titans are in step three of their three-step process. Their general manager Mike Borgonzi, Chad Brinker, their president [of football operations], they've been really clear of going through the process, and so, while one person described it to me as Cam Ward as the leader in the clubhouse for golf phrases, maybe he's three or four strokes up going into the final hole, there's no complete, final decision yet."

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The Titans are in need of a long-term solution at quarterback. They've all but shut the door on the Will Levis era after benching the 2023 second-round pick last year.

Ward is largely considered the top quarterback prospect in this draft. He's notably No. 1 among signal-callers on the B/R NFL Scouting Department big board and No. 9 overall.

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Ward may be three or four strokes up, but the Titans haven't signed off on his scorecard. That's because Tennessee is still listening to teams who could be interested in trading up to No. 1 overall, with the New York Giants (at No. 3) being mentioned.

Wolfe added: "...And a big part of the reason is there's still teams trying to knock on their doors saying, 'What could we try to trade for to potentially get up to No. 1?'

"And one of those teams, the New York Giants, has been consistent throughout the process. I saw their general manager, Joe Schoen, talking with Borgonzi at The Breakers at West Palm having one of those conversations that he had."

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That location is where the NFL owners meetings were recently held.

One can guess that the Titans would need a Godfather offer of sorts to move out of No. 1, considering that they can solve their quarterback concerns by just sitting back and taking Ward.

It doesn't appear that it's a lock just yet, but it's clear Ward is far more likely than not to be holding a Titans jersey when the NFL draft begins on April 24.

Titans HC Hypes Cam Ward's Confidence of Being Drafted No. 1 But 'Open to Everything'

Zach Bachar
Mar 31, 2025
2025 NFL Scouting Combine

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan was impressed with Miami quarterback Cam Ward's "confidence" in being the potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

“I like confidence," Callahan said, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. "I think that’s a good thing. When you’re in the conversation for the No. 1 pick there’s a lot that comes with it. To have fun with that is a good thing.”

The Titans still appear to be mulling their options with the top pick, though Callahan revealed the Titans are "two weeks away-ish" from making their decision on the first pick, per ESPN's Turron Davenport.

"We're open to everything at this point," Callahan said, per Davenport. "If it's something you feel is beyond the value you ever thought you could get that's one thing. But you also have to look at what a potential quarterback could look like. Those guys, to me, are priceless."

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While the Titans may not be locked in on Ward with the No. 1 pick, they've been heavily involved with the Hurricanes signal-caller throughout the pre-draft process.

"We spent a lot of time with him, handled pretty much all of the touchpoints," Callahan said, per Davenport. "We'll use all of the ones available to us."

Titans president of football operations Chad Brinker, general manager Mike Borgonzi and Callahan were among the members of the organization present at Miami's pro day to watch Ward throw on March 24.

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He also met with the team for dinner prior to his pro day, via Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk.

The Titans still appear to be considering their choices with the top pick but they won't trade down easily, as they're reportedly seeking three first-round picks to move off the No. 1 spot.

Ward wrapped up an impressive senior season at Miami in 2024, completing 67.2 percent of his passes for 4,313 yards and 39 touchdowns compared to just seven interceptions.

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Tennessee was projected to add him with the No. 1 overall pick in the latest mock draft from Bleacher Report's NFL Scouting Department.

Callahan praised Ward on Monday, but the Titans don't seem to be completely committed to selecting him at No. 1 just yet.