While Tennessee has Will Levis, who started 12 games last season, it would be anything but surprising if Ward is the starter in Week 1 of the 2025 campaign. It's not as if Levis was excellent while going 2-10 with 13 touchdown passes to 12 interceptions in those 12 starts, and the Miami product brings a much higher ceiling.

Cam Ward’s rise from zero-star recruit to the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft stunned fans and reshaped the draft landscape. While the Titans secured their potential franchise quarterback, Shedeur Sanders shockingly slipped out of the first round.

Yahoo Sports NFL draft analyst Charles McDonald offers pick-by-pick analysis and grades of Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Here's how he rated teams in the 2024 and 2023 drafts if you're scoring at home.