The Tennessee Titans face one of their biggest decisions this NFL offseason. With plans to revamp their franchise, including a new front office and the need for a franchise quarterback, Tennessee holds the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, which begins on April 24.
What the Titans choose to do with this pick will have significant consequences for both their future and other teams. While it’s early in the process, sources say the Titans are open to all possibilities, including trading the pick. They are expected to get calls from other teams interested in it.
The last time the No. 1 pick was traded was in 2023 when the Chicago Bears sent it to the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers used the pick to select Alabama QB Bryce Young in exchange for four draft picks, including two first-round picks, and veteran wide receiver DJ Moore.
If the Titans decide to explore trading the pick, it could lead to significant changes. High-level evaluators believe that Cam Ward from Miami and Shedeur Sanders from Colorado are the two quarterbacks being considered for the No. 1 pick. However, there are some questions about the rest of the class.
NFL Network draft expert Daniel Jeremiah recently said, “Fit has never been more important. I don’t see any of them as universal talents.” He explained that while these quarterbacks could be successful, they may not fit every team or system, requiring the right environment to thrive.
This makes the Titans an ideal team to consider trading the pick. With Will Levis under contract through 2026 and the possibility of adding a veteran QB, the Titans may not be just one quarterback away from success. They could also use more talent on their roster in the coming years.
Cam Ward looks for an open receiver in the 1st halfThe Cleveland Browns hold the No. 2 pick and are likely to add two QBs this offseason, possibly using one of their early picks on a quarterback. The New York Giants, with the No. 3 pick, also need a QB and tried to trade up for Drake Maye last year. Other teams like the Las Vegas Raiders (No. 6), New York Jets (No. 7), and New Orleans Saints (No. 9) could consider trading up if the right opportunity arises.
Chad Brinker, the president of Football Operations, recently stated that while the team needs a quarterback, they won’t “pass on a generational talent,” suggesting that Tennessee might pick a non-quarterback if the talent is right.
New general manager Mike Borgonzi, who previously helped the Chiefs build through the draft, emphasized the importance of drafting well. “We’ll supplement free agency, but we want to build through the draft,” Borgonzi told reporters on January 22. “We need to build that core foundation of players to really change the culture, and that takes a little bit of time.”
A trade could bring a large number of picks, helping Tennessee speed up their rebuild. Or they could choose to keep the No. 1 pick and select a quarterback if they believe he is a generational talent. Evaluations are still ongoing.
