Titans Still Land Cam Ward in CBS Sports 2025 NFL Re-Draft

Tennessee Titans' first-round pick Cam Ward shows promise despite early struggles.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Tennessee Titans selected Cam Ward with the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and despite some early struggles, he has flashed enough potential to be considered the right pick according to a recent re-draft by CBS Sports.

Why it matters

The Titans' 2025 draft class, including Ward, Chimere Dike, and others, was seen as a strong haul for the team in Mike Borgonzi's first draft as general manager. Evaluating how those top picks have performed is important for assessing the long-term direction of the franchise.

The details

In a re-draft of the 2025 first round by CBS Sports' Blake Brockermeyer, the Titans are projected to still select Cam Ward with the first overall pick. Brockermeyer notes that while Ward struggled early on, he showed tremendous improvement as the season progressed and has the potential to thrive as a franchise quarterback if the Titans can upgrade the offensive line and add more weapons around him.

  • The 2025 NFL season has come to an end.
  • The 2025 NFL Draft took place earlier that year.

The players

Cam Ward

The quarterback selected first overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Mike Borgonzi

The Titans' general manager who oversaw their 2025 draft class.

Blake Brockermeyer

A CBS Sports writer who re-drafted the 2025 NFL first round.

Chimere Dike

A Pro Bowl return specialist selected by the Titans in the 2025 draft.

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What they’re saying

“I still believe Cam Ward is a franchise quarterback, and he showed tremendous improvement as the season progressed. If Tennessee upgrades the offensive line and weapons around him, he will thrive in 2026.”

— Blake Brockermeyer, CBS Sports writer (CBS Sports)

What’s next

The Titans will look to build around Cam Ward and their 2025 draft class in the upcoming 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Titans' decision to select Cam Ward first overall in 2025 appears to have been the right move, as he has shown enough promise to be considered a potential franchise quarterback if the team can continue to improve the supporting cast around him.