PFF names the Tennessee Titans' draft class best in the AFC South

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As the dust settles following the 2025 NFL draft, instant analysis, grades, and updated power rankings flood media outlets. In a draft that offered little consensus with prospect rankings, fans were left perplexed by the range of grades each team has received.

By all accounts, the Tennessee Titans were successful in general manager Mike Borgonzi’s first draft, filling holes on their roster and allowing value to match need. While some players may not be household names, all nine have a chance to come in and compete, and most importantly, make the Titans better.

Tennessee has been lauded by many outlets for their haul, consistently receiving positive post-draft grades. The latest sign of success comes from Bradley Locker of Pro Football Focus (PFF), who believes the Titans were the best of the AFC South with their current class.

AFC South: Tennessee Titans

Sure, the Titans may get an inherent advantage by owning the No. 1 overall pick. But that selection coupled with what Tennessee added throughout the draft figures to serve as a formative group for years to come.

Cam Ward (91.7 PFF passing grade, 6.3% big-time throw rate) offers a considerably higher ceiling under center than Will Levis. Tennessee built around its new gunslinger with Gunnar Helm (72.4 PFF receiving grade) and Elic Ayomanor (74.3 PFF receiving grade, 72.7 PFF pass-blocking grade), and each could start as rookies. On defense, the Titans recognized their limited talent at multiple levels by nabbing Oluwafemi Oladejo (73.8 PFF overall grade, 78.6 PFF run-defense grade) and Kevin Winston Jr. (89.2 PFF overall grade in 2023).

Admittedly, the AFC South didn’t generate a set of four phenomenal classes, but the Jaguars, Colts and Texans all selected players who should mitigate holes. Although the Titans are still a long way away from contending, their 2025 draft class offers optimism.

Tennessee still has some work to do before the start of training camp to round out their roster and address some needs, but it is trending in the right direction. It's clear that the front office and coaching staff entered this rebuilding phase with a plan and have been meticulous throughout, with the draft being the latest step in the process.

On paper, the Titans are much improved, but no one will honestly know how successful they have been until these players hit the field. This class gives fans hope that they are moving in the right direction.

This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: PFF names the Tennessee Titans' draft class best in the AFC South

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