The Tennessee Titans surprised many by selecting Cam Ward with the first overall pick, while Travis Hunter fell to second place after Jacksonville traded a significant package to get him. Shedeur Sanders was not picked in the first round, despite being projected as a top quarterback prospect.
The NFL draft kicked off at historic Lambeau Field, where Commissioner Roger Goodell officially announced Ward’s name as the top pick. Ward, who had no college football experience before starting his career at Incarnate Word, impressed scouts with his work ethic and impressive stats in just one season at Miami. The Titans’ decision is a surprise to many, but could be a move to address their quarterback situation.
Hunter, a versatile wide receiver and cornerback from Colorado, was traded up by the Jaguars for multiple high draft picks. He will look to prove himself as a top prospect despite missing out on speaking with his new team since the scouting combine.
Sanders, who had been projected as a top quarterback pick, remains without a team after not being selected in the first round. His decision may impact the future of college football and the NFL draft landscape. The Titans’ move is an exciting development for fans of the franchise, but many questions remain about Ward’s ability to lead the team to success.
The draft continues with several other top prospects still on the board, including Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams and Alabama guard Tyler Booker.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/nfl-draft-2025-8047d03bcba02eb5eb37c96fd8e2c48a