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.
Overview
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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Analysis
- 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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Cam Ward was selected as the first overall pick by the Tennessee Titans.
The Jaguars traded up to select Travis Hunter, a versatile player who can play both cornerback and receiver, utilizing a haul that included the No. 5 pick.
Sanders' criticisms both on and off the field are cited as reasons for his fall from being a projected top-five pick to not being drafted in the first round.
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