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2025 NFL Draft: Titans Select Cam Ward First Overall, Shedeur Sanders Goes Undrafted in Round One

The Titans picked Cam Ward first overall, while quarterback Shedeur Sanders, projected as a top-five pick, went undrafted in the first round.

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Updated: Apr 25th, 2025, 6:25 AM ET

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In the 2025 NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans selected Cam Ward as the first overall pick. The Jacksonville Jaguars traded up to take versatile Travis Hunter second. Ward, a former zero-star recruit from Miami, shone with 39 touchdown passes and over 4,300 yards, reinforcing the Titans' aim to find their franchise quarterback. In a surprising twist, Shedeur Sanders from Colorado, anticipated to be a first-round pick, went undrafted. Critics cited his criticisms both on and off the field leading to his unusual fall. Round 2 begins Friday, with Sanders still a potential top prospect for teams in need of a quarterback.

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  • Cam Ward was chosen as the No. 1 overall pick by the Tennessee Titans, reflecting the team's long-term strategy to secure a franchise quarterback.

  • The NFL Draft held in Green Bay was marked by significant trades, including the Jaguars moving up to select Travis Hunter as a two-way player, highlighting a shift in team dynamics.

  • Despite being considered a weaker draft class in terms of top-tier prospects, Ward's performance marked him as a standout choice and indicative of the Titans' confidence in him.

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