The Tennessee Titans are going to select Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. That's the widespread expectation. It'll be the first selection made by general manager Mike Borgonzi and president Chad Brinker. NFL Draft season is upon us. It's not fair to hold the Titans' history against a new regime, but the organization needs Ward to be significantly better than their recent 10 first-round draft picks, who we ranked from worst to first.
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10. Isaiah Wilson (29th overall in 2020)
The Isaiah Wilson pick was a full-blown disaster. After multiple run-ins with the law, the Titans traded Wilson to the Miami Dolphins after his rookie season. He played just four snaps in Tennessee and is arguably the franchise's worst first-round pick of all time.
9. Caleb Farley (22nd overall in 2021)
The Titans attempted to get a steal in Caleb Farley, who was injured throughout the pre-draft process. Unfortunately, Farley's lengthy injury history followed him into the league and he was just never available for a long enough period to capture momentum. On-field and off-field tragedy derailed him in Tennessee up until his release.
8. Treylon Burks (18th overall in 2022)
Treylon Burks' is probably Titans' fans least-favorite pick due to him being acquired in the AJ Brown trade. It's one of the worst decisions in Titans history. Burks is now entering a contract year in 2025 having scored one career touchdown through three disappointing campaigns.
7. Rashaan Evans (22nd overall in 2018)
The Titans traded up for linebacker Rashaan Evans in 2022 and he developed into an inconsistent player at a non-premium position. Evans was at his best as a sophomore when he recorded 111 tackles. Ultimately, his career in Tennessee was a disappointment.
6. Adoree' Jackson (18th overall in 2017)
Adoree Jackson's stint in Nashville started out promising, but Mike Vrabel quickly soured on him. Jackson's nonchalant approach wasn't a fit with Vrabel, who was Tennessee's most successful head coach during his tenure. The former USC star is a solid player, but his time with the Titans fell short.
5. Corey Davis (5th overall in 2017)
Corey Davis battled multiple injuries in Tennessee, but he did record 891 receiving yards as a sophomore, and 984 as a fourth-year player. Davis never lived up to the expectations at No. 5 overall, but his contributions to the 2020-21 postseason teams were appreciated.
4. Jack Conklin (8th overall in 2016)
Jack Conklin offered the Titans four solid years at right tackle before signing with the Cleveland Browns at the expiration of his rookie contract. The Titans struggled to find a replacement, whiffing on draft picks like Wilson and Dillon Radunz. Conklin was All-Pro as a rookie.
3. JC Latham (7th overall in 2024)
The jury remains out on JC Latham, but the organization views him as a future building block. Latham was stellar as a rookie, albeit inconsistent. The former Alabama product will be moving to right tackle as a sophomore to play his most natural position.
2. Peter Skoronski (11th overall in 2023)
Peter Skoronski has been inconsistent at a non-premium position (left guard), but he's an above-average starter on an improving Titans' offensive line. That's more than most disasters on this list can claim. Skoronski possesses the capabilities to continue developing as a third-year blocker in 2025.
1. Jeffery Simmons (19th overall in 2019)
Jeffery Simmons is undeniably the Titans' best first-round pick over this lackluster 10 year stretch. Simmons began establishing himself as a high-end player as a third-year pro in 2021 and has since been voted to two Pro Bowls. He's the longest-tenured player on this list for a reason.
