Cam Ward to Titans hype continues via Daniel Jeremiah and Mel Kiper mock drafts

Both Daniel Jeremiah and Mel Kiper have the Tennessee Titans selecting Cam Ward in their latest mock drafts

The plan for the Tennessee Titans at No. 1 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft is becoming clearer. Both Mel Kiper Jr. and Daniel Jeremiah released brand-new first-round projections. Two of the more plugged-in daft analysts in the nation, Kiper and Jeremiah both have the Titans taking Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward.

“As we inch closer to the draft, it’s beginning to look more and more likely that Ward will be the first overall pick, whether it’s to the Titans or one of the QB-needy teams that sit close behind them in the order, if one were to trade up to No. 1,” Jeremiah wrote. “In this case, Tennessee stays put and gets a fresh start at the position.”

Jeremiah left a little wiggle room for the Titans to still negotiate a trade at No. 1 overall. Rumors linking the New York Giants to a potential trade-up have quieted since they’ve shifted their attention to landing Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson in free agency.

As mentioned, Kiper also has the Titans taking Ward at No. 1.

“We’re still not 100 percent sure what the Titans will do,” Kiper analyses. “They could try to trade this pick to a QB-needy team such as the Giants. Tennessee could opt for one of the top two prospects in the class in Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter or Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter. Both players would fill holes on the roster. But it sure seems the stars are starting to align for Tennessee to draft its next franchise QB.

Will Levis is still under contract, but he ranked last in the NFL in QBR last season at 27.8. And the Titans’ only QB-related move in free agency was replacing Mason Rudolph with Brandon Allen. Ward’s ability to improvise under center, throw lasers to his receivers and pick up the occasional first down with his legs would be welcome in Nashville. He led the FBS in touchdown passes in 2024 with 39.”

Kiper also mentions the possibility of trading the pick to the Giants, but goes on to say, “the stars are starting to align for Tennessee to draft its next franchise QB.” Kiper, like Jeremiah also did, is probably reading the tea leaves. The Titans haven’t shown any legitimate interest in any veteran free agent quarterbacks, Brandon Allen notwithstanding.

They haven’t entered the Rodgers or Wilson sweepstakes. They didn’t pursue Sam Darnold. That strongly suggests a plan is in place. Ward to the Titans is picking up steam, and mainstream analysts such as Kiper and Jeremiah are hopping on board.