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Months and months of mock draft have all led to this . . . and it's still next to impossible to predict what the 2025 NFL Draft is going to look like for the Tennessee Titans after Round 1.
All of the news, analysts, fan predictions and Fortnite streams seem to point toward the Titans picking Miami quarterback Cam Ward first overall when the draft begins Thursday, April 24. After that, it's hard to say. First-year general manager Mike Borgonzi inherits a roster that needs help just about everywhere. And with this being his first draft, no one yet knows how he'll prioritize positional value vs. need vs. picking the best player available, and how willing he will be to making trades moving up and down the board.
Throw in the fact that this year's first round figures to be one of the most unpredictable in years — it's tough to even begin guessing who will be on the board when the Titans come back on the clock at No. 35 in the second round. But let's try.
Here's The Tennessean's final swing at a Titans seven-round mock draft.
DRAFT HISTORY: Want to know why 2025 NFL Draft means so much for Tennessee Titans? Start at the beginning
READ ON: How the heck was Cam Ward a zero-star recruit? Inside NFL draft star's frustrating story
And oh, what a mystery it has been. The Titans have been bracing for this for months, and Ward comes in as the presumptive starter who'll be tasked with fixing an offense that hasn't been effective through the air for half a decade.
The Titans package this pick and pick No. 188 in the sixth round in a trade with Seattle, getting picks Nos. 50, 82 and 172 in return. This move allows the Titans an extra Day 2 pick and a move up 16 spots on Day 3 in exchange for moving back 15 slots in the second round. Unless a no-doubt future All-Pro falls to this spot, accepting an offer like this is what's best for the Titans.
2025 NFL MOCK DRAFTS: 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 12.0 | 13.0 | 14.0 | 15.0
The Titans could find themselves picking between receivers like Tre Harris, Elic Ayomanor, Jayden Higgins, Jack Bech and Kyle Williams in this range. But for this mock draft, it's Noel. Why? The Titans need to diversify their offensive attack, and that means adding a playmaker who thrives in tight spaces, can create for himself in the open field and produces in high volume. It certainly won't hurt that Noel can step in as a punt returner and help address the team's woes there, too.
Stewart being graded as a third-round talent is one of the more perplexing mysteries of this draft. Sure, he's a smidge undersized at only 6-foot-1. But he uses his compact frame to wonders, with four years of high-level college production as proof. He's probably never going to be Micah Parsons or Aidan Hutchinson, but there's no reason Stewart can't develop into a really solid No. 2 pass rusher if he's surrounded by the kind of quality defensive line the Titans have.
And here's the first double-up of the weekend. The Titans pair Stewart with Gillotte, an old college teammate of Titans cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. Gillotte's the only player who has logged more than 50 QB pressures in a Power Four conference each of the past two seasons, so the Titans once again bet on production above all else.
Now here's the second double-up. The Titans pair the smaller, shiftier Noel with the big-bodied vertical threat Thornton, solidifying the receiving corps in all three levels of attack. Thornton wasn't nearly as productive in college as his traits indicate he should've been, but the Titans bet on coaching here.
Peebles is a defensive tackle in name, but he has the profile to find his way into the role Sebastian Joseph-Day currently occupies for the Titans. He has the frame and motor to play outside on rushing downs and inside on passing downs, which improves the rush without sacrificing much against the run. As the Titans look to further fortify their front seven, Peebles is one of the missing pieces who points to a revamped future.
The Titans go back to Ames in search of a new swing tackle. Travis is probably too big to bump inside to guard if needed, but he's a high-character player who transferred from Princeton, and bigger-than-average tackles have never been a concern for offensive line coach Bill Callahan. Call it a value play to add a backup with upside.
Stout is the kind of do-everything defensive back who the Titans snap up here just to collect the versatility. He can develop into an outside corner, a slot corner, a box safety or a free safety. For now, the Titans settle for using him all across the defense in as many roles as he can pick up.
The Titans round out the weekend by drafting a big, imposing, power back who does all the dirty work that Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears can't or don't have to anymore. Mullings won't be Derrick Henry, but he'll be enough of a force in short yardage situations that the Titans can count on being better at extending drives and running up time of possession.
Nick Suss is the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Nick at [email protected]. Follow Nick on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, @nicksuss.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: 2025 NFL mock draft: Expert predictions for Tennessee Titans
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All of the news, analysts, fan predictions and Fortnite streams seem to point toward the Titans picking Miami quarterback Cam Ward first overall when the draft begins Thursday, April 24. After that, it's hard to say. First-year general manager Mike Borgonzi inherits a roster that needs help just about everywhere. And with this being his first draft, no one yet knows how he'll prioritize positional value vs. need vs. picking the best player available, and how willing he will be to making trades moving up and down the board.
Throw in the fact that this year's first round figures to be one of the most unpredictable in years — it's tough to even begin guessing who will be on the board when the Titans come back on the clock at No. 35 in the second round. But let's try.
Here's The Tennessean's final swing at a Titans seven-round mock draft.
DRAFT HISTORY: Want to know why 2025 NFL Draft means so much for Tennessee Titans? Start at the beginning
READ ON: How the heck was Cam Ward a zero-star recruit? Inside NFL draft star's frustrating story
Tennessee Titans 7-round NFL mock draft 2025: Final edition
Round 1, pick 1: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
And oh, what a mystery it has been. The Titans have been bracing for this for months, and Ward comes in as the presumptive starter who'll be tasked with fixing an offense that hasn't been effective through the air for half a decade.
Round 2, pick 35: TRADE with Seattle Seahawks
The Titans package this pick and pick No. 188 in the sixth round in a trade with Seattle, getting picks Nos. 50, 82 and 172 in return. This move allows the Titans an extra Day 2 pick and a move up 16 spots on Day 3 in exchange for moving back 15 slots in the second round. Unless a no-doubt future All-Pro falls to this spot, accepting an offer like this is what's best for the Titans.
2025 NFL MOCK DRAFTS: 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 12.0 | 13.0 | 14.0 | 15.0
Round 2, pick 50: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
The Titans could find themselves picking between receivers like Tre Harris, Elic Ayomanor, Jayden Higgins, Jack Bech and Kyle Williams in this range. But for this mock draft, it's Noel. Why? The Titans need to diversify their offensive attack, and that means adding a playmaker who thrives in tight spaces, can create for himself in the open field and produces in high volume. It certainly won't hurt that Noel can step in as a punt returner and help address the team's woes there, too.
Round 3, pick 82: Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan
Stewart being graded as a third-round talent is one of the more perplexing mysteries of this draft. Sure, he's a smidge undersized at only 6-foot-1. But he uses his compact frame to wonders, with four years of high-level college production as proof. He's probably never going to be Micah Parsons or Aidan Hutchinson, but there's no reason Stewart can't develop into a really solid No. 2 pass rusher if he's surrounded by the kind of quality defensive line the Titans have.
Round 4, pick 103: Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville
And here's the first double-up of the weekend. The Titans pair Stewart with Gillotte, an old college teammate of Titans cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. Gillotte's the only player who has logged more than 50 QB pressures in a Power Four conference each of the past two seasons, so the Titans once again bet on production above all else.
Round 4, pick 120: Dont'e Thornton, WR, Tennessee
Now here's the second double-up. The Titans pair the smaller, shiftier Noel with the big-bodied vertical threat Thornton, solidifying the receiving corps in all three levels of attack. Thornton wasn't nearly as productive in college as his traits indicate he should've been, but the Titans bet on coaching here.
Round 5, pick 141: Aeneas Peebles, DL, Virginia Tech
Peebles is a defensive tackle in name, but he has the profile to find his way into the role Sebastian Joseph-Day currently occupies for the Titans. He has the frame and motor to play outside on rushing downs and inside on passing downs, which improves the rush without sacrificing much against the run. As the Titans look to further fortify their front seven, Peebles is one of the missing pieces who points to a revamped future.
Round 5, pick 167: Jalen Travis, OL, Iowa State
The Titans go back to Ames in search of a new swing tackle. Travis is probably too big to bump inside to guard if needed, but he's a high-character player who transferred from Princeton, and bigger-than-average tackles have never been a concern for offensive line coach Bill Callahan. Call it a value play to add a backup with upside.
Round 5, pick 172: Upton Stout, DB, Western Kentucky
Stout is the kind of do-everything defensive back who the Titans snap up here just to collect the versatility. He can develop into an outside corner, a slot corner, a box safety or a free safety. For now, the Titans settle for using him all across the defense in as many roles as he can pick up.
Round 6, pick 178: Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan
The Titans round out the weekend by drafting a big, imposing, power back who does all the dirty work that Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears can't or don't have to anymore. Mullings won't be Derrick Henry, but he'll be enough of a force in short yardage situations that the Titans can count on being better at extending drives and running up time of possession.
Nick Suss is the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Nick at [email protected]. Follow Nick on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, @nicksuss.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: 2025 NFL mock draft: Expert predictions for Tennessee Titans
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