A quick glance at the Titans 2025 draft class
1. Cam Ward, QB, Miami: Ward was drafted to be the face of the franchise and will get that opportunity soon enough. Coach Brian Callahan was hesitant to say that he would be the Day One starter, but being drafted first overall means that likely will happen.
2. Femi Oladejo, OLB, UCLA: Oladejo was an inside linebacker for the better part of his college career before being switched to the edge in 2024. He is still raw and learning the position, so his contribution might take a little time. He was the defensive MVP of the Senior Bowl.
3. Kevin Winston, S, Penn State: Another choice that might not start right away because he is coming off an ACL injury that cost him most of his final year in college. The Titans have been burned before in past regimes on injured players, but don’t seem concerned about Winston’s situation.
4a. Chimere Dike, WR, Florida: Dike averaged 18.6 yards per catch in his only year with the Gators after spending four years at Wisconsin. He ran in the 4.3s at the combine and also brings punt return skills.
4b. Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas: He enjoyed a breakout season in 2024, catching 60 passes for the Longhorns after only grabbing 14 the year before. He figures to give the Titans an in-line tight end who can also catch the ball and could see action early.
4c. Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford: The Titans traded up to get Ayomanor, who might be more game-ready than Dike in terms of contributing right away to a receiving corps that was very thin on playmakers before draft weekend.
5. Jackson Slater, G/C, Sacramento State: Slater figures to be an interior backup this season as a rookie, but the Titans will hope that offensive line coach Bill Callahan can bring him far enough along to potentially start in 2026.
6a. Marcus Harris, CB, California: Special teams will likely be his first contribution. He has some versatility to play both outside and in the nickel spot, but likely begins his time with the Titans as a backup.
6b. Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan: He will compete for the third running back spot with fourth-year player Julius Chestnut. A former college linebacker, he moved to the offensive side of the ball and put up more than 900 yards rushing for the Wolverines last year. He also should be a special teams contributor.