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Where do the Titans go after Cam Ward in round one?
Despite Mike Borgonzi saying earlier this week that all of the options are still on the table Tennessee Titans, I’d be shocked at this point if the Titans don't use the first pick of the draft on Cam Ward. That increases the likelihood that they trade down at the top of the second round. That’s the only way Chad Brinker is going to get the number of picks in the top 100 over the next few years that he wants if they stick and pick Ward.
Matt Miller put out a seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft over at ESPN this morning. He has the Titans taking Ward at 1.1. Here were his comments on the pick:
Every option is on the table for the Titans, but all signs point to them selecting a quarterback here. They didn’t add competition for starter Will Levis in free agency despite it being a clear-cut need. And while Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter are blue-chip prospects, it’d be hard for the Titans to justify not taking a quarterback with this pick.
Ward’s arm talent, mobility, and penchant for big plays would open up Brian Callahan’s offense. Ward led the FBS with 39 touchdown passes and added another four on the ground. His steady development in five college seasons, spanning from FCS Incarnate Word to Washington State to Miami, indicates coachability, and he has room to grow further. New Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi also needs to get more offensive playmakers and a top edge rusher after losing Harold Landry III. But drafting Ward would give Tennessee a foundation to build on.
From there, he had the Titans taking Tyler Booker, G, Alabama (Roll Tide) at pick 35. Again, I think there is a good chance they trade this pick. Guard isn’t an immediate need with the Titans signing Kevin Zeitler in free agency, but it was just a one-year deal for Zeitler. Taking Booker would give them the heir apparent there, so they wouldn’t have to be searching for a guard again next offseason.
Miller’s comments on Booker:
The Titans selected Ward in Round 1, now they must protect him. Even after signing left tackle Dan Moore Jr. in free agency and shifting JC Latham to right tackle, the Titans need help up front. Adding Booker to former first-rounder Peter Skoronski at guard could make Tennessee’s line a strength, especially under offensive line coach Bill Callahan’s tutelage. Booker’s combine workout was OK, but his tape shows a complete blocker with the toughness and instincts to be very good right away.
Here is how the rest of the draft played out for the Titans:
Round 4, pick 103: Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon
Round 4, pick 120: Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State
Round 5, pick 141: Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
Round 5, pick 167: Mac Williams, CB, Central Florida
Round 6, pick 178: Maxen Hook, S, Toledo
Round 6, pick 188:...
