Titans secure picks #1 and #35 in the 2025 Draft

[GLinks]

9 minutes ago, AussieTitanFan08 said:

 

Would be going against their premium positions with premium picks mantra.

 

Wouldn't take Watts at #35 but like some of the WR and EDGE guys more palatable if you are talking about trading back to 45-55 range and adding draft capital.

 

If they took Watts that high then Borginzi could argue that someone showing that much consistency in creating turnovers IS coming from a premium position. 
 

Even though, not really, lol. But hey, Fisher drafted Michael Griffin at what, 27th, once upon a time. 

[GLinks]

I saw a mock trend developing today. A couple have Jayden Higgins going in the 1st to Green Bay, even though they don’t typically draft first round WRs. We’ll see, Green Bay. We’ll see.

[BudsOilers]

The fix is getting more good players and regardless of whether they can trade out of 35 to turn that into 2 day 2 picks, that remains true.

 

 

[rns90]

14 minutes ago, AussieTitanFan08 said:

 

Would be going against their premium positions with premium picks mantra.

 

Wouldn't take Watts at #35 but like some of the WR and EDGE guys more palatable if you are talking about trading back to 45-55 range and adding draft capital.

Here’s what I think I see with all the visits.  I think they are pretty much acknowledging that there are a lot of holes on this team.  They are not idiots and see that WR /EDGE are glaring weaknesses.

 

But I don’t think they want to be forced into taking one and are ok making waiting if they can get a trade down and an extra pick or two.  I don’t think they turn down a potential starter at another position who is rated higher than the best available WR/EDGE.

 

If all the available players are at the same tier then EDGE/WR probably gets the nod.

[rns90]

2 minutes ago, BudsOilers said:

The fix is getting more good players and regardless of whether they can trade out of 35 to turn that into 2 day 2 picks, that remains true.

 

 

They just don’t have enough starters (talking about multi year guys) even in the solid tier in their foundation yet, especially on defense.  On offense at least the OL has 4 I could count .

 

I’ve done a reversal on this but if they take Jackson at 35 I’m fine with it.  Seems like a multi year high floor starter.

[GLinks]

43 minutes ago, rns90 said:

They just don’t have enough starters (talking about multi year guys) even in the solid tier in their foundation yet, especially on defense.  On offense at least the OL has 4 I could count .

 

I’ve done a reversal on this but if they take Jackson at 35 I’m fine with it.  Seems like a multi year high floor starter.

Can’t be mad at Donovan Jackson at 35. I was high on him last year before he decided to go back to Ohio State. He’s a high level backup at 4 potential spots as well as an eventual starter in one year. 

[AussieTitanFan08]

The Rams and Seahawks added to the list of teams bringing Milroe in for a top 30 visit.

 

https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1910089701517566164

[Bongo59]

Jackson would be outstanding pick at 35. 

[ctm]

I'm skeptical that they would use 35 on a guy who is likely, barring injury, to ride the bench all year when they can find a starter and immediate contributor at another position.

[NashvilleNinja]

6 hours ago, TheChosenTitan said:

These are QBs we will be looking at if we dont take ward lol

 

Lagway? Imagine the twists on that name, especially if he were to suck.

 

3 hours ago, TerryBoats said:

Horton looks pretty good.  Hopefully Restrepo being slow as shit causes him to fall.

 

I love speed... we need speed, and for once it looks like we're FINALLY going to focus on getting some speed here.

 

That being said, Cooper Kupp ran a 4.6 in the 40 and he's been a massive star at the position. XR only ran it 2 tenths of a second slower than he did.

 

Route running, separation, and hands. If XR has those then any offense could live with less speed and be plenty happy.

[OILERMAN]

2 hours ago, ctm said:

Not enough discussion of Xavier Watts.  He got a top 30 visit and is an absolute ball magnet which is a defensive weakness.  Looks like he could be under consideration at 35 or after a very small trade down.  And don't forget they were supposedly in on J Holland who is a turnover generator.

 

@BudsOilers

 

I told Bud I thought Watts is a legit possibility at 35 a few days ago. 

[NashvilleNinja]

6 minutes ago, OILERMAN said:

 

@BudsOilers

 

I told Bud I thought Watts is a legit possibility at 35 a few days ago. 

 

A safety? At 35? Come on... if we go defense that early it's gotta be edge.

[9 Nines]

11 minutes ago, OILERMAN said:

 

@BudsOilers

 

I told Bud I thought Watts is a legit possibility at 35 a few days ago. 

Sources Tell Us

“I question his speed and man-cover talent a little bit, but they are above the line. His instincts and ball skills are off the charts.” – AFC national scout

[OILERMAN]

3 minutes ago, NashvilleNinja said:

 

A safety? At 35? Come on... if we go defense that early it's gotta be edge.

 

Yes. They obviously value the position. They offered Holland a big deal and Watts is a top 30 visit. 

 

The chances of a great edge at 35 are slim, a great ball hawk safety is a real possibility 

[9 Nines]

Analyst and analyst/former NFL player comparing Ward to Mahomes and Roethlisberger. Also, I have seen others comparing him to Roethlisberger lately. 

https://www.on3.com/pro/news/louis-riddick-compares-cam-ward-patrick-mahomes-claps-back-fans-following-online-criticism/

“He reminds me of Patrick, he remind me of Mahomes with how he can be unconventional, throw the football from all different kinds of weird angles, and then just put a bunch of horsepower on it when he needs to,” Riddick said. “If someone was telling me hey, that’s maybe what you’re getting, I’d be prety damn excited. I’m not saying I’m exactly right, but that’s my bet Cam Ward will have that kind of impact and play you that kind of style of football in Tennessee if they happen to select him No. 1.”

In February, Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus compared Ward to former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger. “Ward is an unorthodox gunslinger, and the NFL comparison my mind keeps going back to is Ben Roethlisberger,” Sikkema wrote. “Both had some scoot with their escapability, but you wouldn’t exactly call them mobile. Both were also fearless in pushing the ball deep down the field. It’s a high-end comparison, but I believe Ward sees the game like Big Ben did.”

Edited April 10, 2025 by 9 Nines