The Tennessee Titans are almost certainly more likely to draft two quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft than they are to draft zero, so let’s get acquainted with the full scope of the class.
The NFL draft begins on April 24, and the Titans own eight picks, including the first pick at the top of the first round. It’s expected that the Titans will be involved in the quarterback market, with the expert consensus agreeing that the Titans are leaning toward Miami’s Cam Ward with the first pick. But as coach Brian Callahan and general manager Mike Borgonzi begin building the roster in their image, there’s nothing stopping the team from drafting multiple passers.
Here are The Tennessean’s rankings for the top 10 quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft who could help the Titans.
2025 NFL draft QB rankings: Best players available
1. Cam Ward (Miami, Florida)
He’s got the best raw arm talent, was the most productive college passer and has shown time and time again that he’s capable of elevating his game when he’s backed up on third downs and late in games. He’s not a top-shelf No. 1 prospect like Caleb Williams or Trevor Lawrence were in recent years, but he’s certainly the caliber of quarterback who goes in the top 10 just about every year.
2. Shedeur Sanders (Colorado)
If the goal is to draft the quarterback who throws the most accurate ball, Sanders might be the pick. He’s lacking some of the prototypical size and arm strength teams tend to look for at the top of drafts, but there’s no dismissing how productive he was in college and how mentally prepared he is for the rigors of pro sports given his family background.
3. Jalen Milroe (Alabama)
If we’re doing these rankings on polish and pro-readiness, Milroe probably falls to sixth or seventh. But project based on potential and it’s easy to see why Milroe got a draft-day invite. His athletic skills are off the charts, he’s made big throws to win games at the highest level of college football and he can create for himself like few others can.
4. Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss)
Watch Dart’s tape and try not to fall in love with the deep ball he throws and the physicality he brings to the position. Dart was Ole Miss’ best running back in 2024 in addition to being the signal caller. Questions need to be asked about whether the offense he played in translates to the pros; he simply won’t be throwing to as many open receivers in the NFL. But there needn’t be any questions about Dart’s skill or commitment.
5. Tyler Shough (Louisville)
Shough played college football for so long that he spent two years as Justin Herbert’s backup at Oregon. He’s about a week older than Trevor Lawrence. Age concerns aside, he’s a skilled and efficient passer who found success everywhere he went in college. He’s got a checkered injury history too, another point of consideration. But there’s no doubting he’s pro ready.
6. Kyle McCord (Syracuse)
If the only McCord you remember is the one who struggled to live up to the standard set for Ohio State quarterbacks, it might be a surprise to see him this high. But the McCord who lit up scoreboards at Syracuse in the fall is a new player. He can sling the ball all around the field, he’s unafraid to make risky throws and he’s built in a way that makes it hard to count out his potential to stick in the league for a long while.
7. Quinn Ewers (Texas)
Ewers is one of those classic prospects who looks so much better through the lens of watching football as a fan of the game than as an analyst or scout. Ewers brought Texas to two College Football Playoffs and electrified crowds along the way, just not by playing the kind of football that tends to translate to the pros. If he can keep playing his game, a team should let him try. But there’s no guarantee it’ll work.
8. Will Howard (Ohio State)
Look at how efficient Howard was against the best competition college football had to offer and see the promise. He completed more than 75% of his passes in four playoff games, averaging more than 10.5 yards per completion. A lot of that was scheme and teammate dependent. But if he’s put in a good situation, there’s little doubt he’ll be able to manage those games.
9. Kurtis Rourke (Indiana)
Rourke’s red flags play out like a combination of Dart’s, Shough’s and Howard’s. He’s older than the average prospect. He thrived in a system that asked him to throw more than half of his passes short distances. And he has more game manager than game breaker tendencies. Throw in the fact that he’s recovering from a torn ACL and he’s a hard player to bet on. But he’s also got size and arm talent worth considering.
10. Dillon Gabriel (Oregon)
Gabriel’s one of the most successful and productive passers in college football history, one who delivered results at UCF, Oklahoma and Oregon. He’s another older prospect, and one who might be a little confined by his smaller stature. But as far as backups with the potential to keep teams in games if needed go, Gabriel’s a safe and high-quality bet.
Nick Suss is the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Nick at [email protected]. Follow Nick on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, @nicksuss.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Ranking top 10 NFL draft QBs, from Cam Ward to Will Howard, more
The Tennessee Titans are almost certainly more likely to draft two quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft than they are to draft zero, so let’s get acquainted with the full scope of the class.
The NFL draft begins on April 24, and the Titans own eight picks, including the first pick at the top of the first round. It’s expected that the Titans will be involved in the quarterback market, with the expert consensus agreeing that the Titans are leaning toward Miami’s Cam Ward with the first pick. But as coach Brian Callahan and general manager Mike Borgonzi begin building the roster in their image, there’s nothing stopping the team from drafting multiple passers.
Here are The Tennessean’s rankings for the top 10 quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft who could help the Titans.
2025 NFL draft QB rankings: Best players available
1. Cam Ward (Miami, Florida)
He’s got the best raw arm talent, was the most productive college passer and has shown time and time again that he’s capable of elevating his game when he’s backed up on third downs and late in games. He’s not a top-shelf No. 1 prospect like Caleb Williams or Trevor Lawrence were in recent years, but he’s certainly the caliber of quarterback who goes in the top 10 just about every year.
2. Shedeur Sanders (Colorado)
If the goal is to draft the quarterback who throws the most accurate ball, Sanders might be the pick. He’s lacking some of the prototypical size and arm strength teams tend to look for at the top of drafts, but there’s no dismissing how productive he was in college and how mentally prepared he is for the rigors of pro sports given his family background.
3. Jalen Milroe (Alabama)
If we’re doing these rankings on polish and pro-readiness, Milroe probably falls to sixth or seventh. But project based on potential and it’s easy to see why Milroe got a draft-day invite. His athletic skills are off the charts, he’s made big throws to win games at the highest level of college football and he can create for himself like few others can.
4. Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss)
Watch Dart’s tape and try not to fall in love with the deep ball he throws and the physicality he brings to the position. Dart was Ole Miss’ best running back in 2024 in addition to being the signal caller. Questions need to be asked about whether the offense he played in translates to the pros; he simply won’t be throwing to as many open receivers in the NFL. But there needn’t be any questions about Dart’s skill or commitment.
5. Tyler Shough (Louisville)
Shough played college football for so long that he spent two years as Justin Herbert’s backup at Oregon. He’s about a week older than Trevor Lawrence. Age concerns aside, he’s a skilled and efficient passer who found success everywhere he went in college. He’s got a checkered injury history too, another point of consideration. But there’s no doubting he’s pro ready.
6. Kyle McCord (Syracuse)
If the only McCord you remember is the one who struggled to live up to the standard set for Ohio State quarterbacks, it might be a surprise to see him this high. But the McCord who lit up scoreboards at Syracuse in the fall is a new player. He can sling the ball all around the field, he’s unafraid to make risky throws and he’s built in a way that makes it hard to count out his potential to stick in the league for a long while.
7. Quinn Ewers (Texas)
Ewers is one of those classic prospects who looks so much better through the lens of watching football as a fan of the game than as an analyst or scout. Ewers brought Texas to two College Football Playoffs and electrified crowds along the way, just not by playing the kind of football that tends to translate to the pros. If he can keep playing his game, a team should let him try. But there’s no guarantee it’ll work.
8. Will Howard (Ohio State)
Look at how efficient Howard was against the best competition college football had to offer and see the promise. He completed more than 75% of his passes in four playoff games, averaging more than 10.5 yards per completion. A lot of that was scheme and teammate dependent. But if he’s put in a good situation, there’s little doubt he’ll be able to manage those games.
9. Kurtis Rourke (Indiana)
Rourke’s red flags play out like a combination of Dart’s, Shough’s and Howard’s. He’s older than the average prospect. He thrived in a system that asked him to throw more than half of his passes short distances. And he has more game manager than game breaker tendencies. Throw in the fact that he’s recovering from a torn ACL and he’s a hard player to bet on. But he’s also got size and arm talent worth considering.
10. Dillon Gabriel (Oregon)
Gabriel’s one of the most successful and productive passers in college football history, one who delivered results at UCF, Oklahoma and Oregon. He’s another older prospect, and one who might be a little confined by his smaller stature. But as far as backups with the potential to keep teams in games if needed go, Gabriel’s a safe and high-quality bet.
Nick Suss is the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Nick at [email protected]. Follow Nick on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, @nicksuss.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Ranking top 10 NFL draft QBs, from Cam Ward to Will Howard, more
