Titans Select Cam Ward First Overall in 2025 NFL Draft

The Tennessee Titans selected Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, rejecting a significant trade offer from the New York Giants that included multiple high-value future picks. Ward's selection reflects the Titans' strong commitment to building around a new franchise quarterback following his highly decorated college career. Despite this focus, the Titans surprised many by using their third-round pick on Penn State safety Kevin Winston Jr., a player with limited recent playing time, instead of addressing their pressing need at wide receiver. Earlier, the Titans traded back in the second round with the Seattle Seahawks, gaining additional draft capital, but this move further delayed addressing their wide receiver situation. The decisions have left some fans and analysts questioning the Titans' overall draft strategy, particularly given the lack of offensive weapons to support their new quarterback. Meanwhile, the Giants used their top pick on Penn State's Abdul Carter after failing to secure Ward, and remain in search of long-term quarterback stability.