2025 NFL Yearbook: Tennessee Titans

A season preview of the Tennessee Titans

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NFL YEARBOOK SERIES: NO.32 — SAINTS || NO.31 — BROWNS || NO.30 — PANTHERS

AFC SOUTH || 2024 RECORD: 3-14 || AAF NFL POWER RANKING: 29

TEAM BRASS

Owner: Amy Adams Strunk || General Manager: Mike Borgonzi || Head Coach: Brian Callahan || Offensive Coordinator: Nick Holz || Defensive Coordinator: Dennard Wilson || Special Teams: John Fassel

REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

2024 NFLPA GRADES || OVERALL RANKINGS (16 of 32)

Treatment of Facilities: B+ || Food / Dining Area: B+ || Nutritionist / Dietician: B+ || Locker Room: C- || Training Room: B- || Training Staff: B || Weight Room: B || Strength Coaches: B+ || Team Travel: B || Head Coach: A- || Ownership: B

The Titans rank 16th, with sizable improvements in two key areas. The first was their treatment of the players' families. The hiring of Ansley Moore as Director of Player and Family Affairs helped boost their family treatment grade from a D+ to a B+. They also saw their team travel grade jump from an F last year to a B this year. In prior years, players sat in smaller coach seats, while the coaches and staff sat in first class. First year head coach Brian Callahan flipped the seating chart putting the players in first class and the coaches in coach. The most pressing issue remains the team’s locker room, where players feel space is too small and lockers lack functionality.

OVERVIEW

While we have seen hot-shot signal-callers arrive to the NFL and take the league by storm, such as the aforementioned Stroud, that is not the expectation in Tennessee. Despite a new franchise signal-caller in tow with Cam Ward (photo: Tennessee Titans), the Titans would appear to be at least another year away from being able to contend. They likely plucked two additional defensive starters on the second day of the draft, while stockpiling some new targets on offense for Ward on Day 3. With such a depleted roster, you could certainly see a handful of undrafted rookie free agents also contend for a spot.

OFFENSE RANKINGS

Total Offense: 304.2 (26th) || Passing: 195.1 (26th) || Rushing: 109.1 (19th) || Points: 18.3 (27th) || Sacked: 52 (27th) || 3rd Down: 37.7% (T-10th AFC)

DEFENSE RANKINGS

Total Defense: 311.2 (2nd) || Passing: 177.3 (2nd) || Rushing: 133.9 (26th) || Points Allowed: 27.1 (30th) || Sacks: 32 (29th) || Turnover Differential: -16 (31st)

TOP 10 FRANCHISE PLAYERS

1. Jeffery Simmons, Defensive Tackle

2. Calvin Ridley, Wide Receiver

3. T'Vondre Sweat, Defensive Tackle

4. Amani Hooker, Safety

5. Cameron Ward, Quarterback

6. L'Jarius Snead, Cornerback

7. Peter Skoronski, Offensive Guard

8. Tony Pollard, Running Back

9. Xavier Woods, Safety

10. Oluwafemi Oladejo, Linebacker

TOP 10 PLAYERS UNDER 25

1. T’Vondre Sweat, Defensive Tackle (23)

2. Cameron Ward, Quarterback (23)

3. Peter Skoronski, Offensive Guard (23)

4. Oluwafemi Oladejo, Linebacker (21)

5. JC Latham, Offensive Tackle (22)

6. Tyjae Spears, Running Back (24)

7. Kevin Winston Jr., Safety (21)

8. Jarvis Brownlee Jr., Cornerback (23)

9. Chimere Dike, Wide Receiver (23)

10. Xavier Restrepo, Wide Receiver (23)

BUST OUT PLAYERS

More than a few eyebrows were raised when the Titans selected JC Latham with the seventh overall pick. To his credit, Latham took every rep on offense at left tackle (1,095 snaps) as a rookie and held up well for the most part. However, his struggles against elite pass-rushers began to show during the second part of the season. A move to right tackle, where he starred for Alabama, has already been facilitated … Where’s the beef? There’s plenty in Nashville. None come bigger than in the form of T’Vondre Sweat (photo: Tennessee Titans) who is viewed as a dependable starter, after an up-and-down freshman year. He has made it known that he plans to come into training camp in better condition, a positive sign that reinforces the belief that Sweat figures to be a staple in the middle of the Titans defensive line for years to come … As a fifth round pick, Jarvis Brownlee wasn’t projected to be a major contributor. However, an injury-riddled secondary threw him into action immediately, as he wound up starting 14 games. Suddenly, he is now viewed as an integral part of the defense. Overall, the rookie trio started a combined 47 games.

2025 NFL DRAFT CLASS

ROUND | PICK | TEAM | PLAYER | POSITION | SCHOOL

Rd.1 No.1. Cam Ward, QB, Miami — Over the past three seasons, the Titans started Mason Rudolph, Will Levis, Malik Willis, Joshua Dobbs and Ryan Tannehill. They expect Ward to stop the bleeding.

Rd.2 No.52. Oluwafemi Oladejo, ER, UCLA — One of the premium value picks of the entire draft, Oladejo is a raw pass-rusher whose best football is ahead of him. He switched from off-ball linebacker to edge rusher halfway through his final season and hasn’t looked back since. (photo: Tennessee Titans)

Rd.3 No.82. Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State — A lengthy, physical safety who can step up and stuff the run and is adequate in pass coverage, Winston missed this past season due to an ACL injury.

Rd.4 No.103. Chimere Dike, WR, Florida — A twitched up route runner with top-flight speed, Dike is a deceptive receiver who could be a third down weapon to help move the chains.

Rd.4 No.136. Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford — There will be some coaching needed for Ayomanor to expand his route tree but the athletic wideout has a propensity to make the acrobatic catch look easy.

Rd.5 No.167. Jackson Slater, OG, Sacramento State — The Titans did a nice job solidifying their offensive line during free agency and Slater adds to the interior depth.

Rd.6 No.183. Marcus Harris, CB, California — An elite level athlete, Tennessee is betting on the pedigree and traits of Harris to provide some depth in the slot on defense but will primarily be a special teams player in year one.

Rd.6 N0.188. Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan — There is not much thread on the tires for Mullings who has struggled with injuries but is a powerful runner who can push the pile when healthy.

OVERALL IMPACT = 4 High Impact

ADDITIONS

• QB Brandon Allen (3/1; UFA 49ers; $1.422.5M/1 yr, $1M gtd/$167,500 SB/$1.197.5M 2025 cap)

• LB Cody Barton (17/14; UFA Broncos; $21M/3 yrs, $13.3M gtd/$5.16M SB/$3.512 2025 cap)

• QB Tim Boyle (3/0; UFA Giants; $1.255M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap)

• LB Lorenzo Carter (13/11; UFA Falcons; $1.422.5M/1 yr, $83,750 SB/$1.197.5M 2025 cap)

• C Blake Hance (9/1; UFA Jaguars; $1.32M/1 yr, $525K gtd/$100K SB/$1.18M 2025 cap)

• P Johnny Hekker (17/0; UFA Panthers; $1.422.5M/1 yr, $1.197.5M gtd/$167,500 SB/$1.197.5M 2025 cap)

• LB Curtis Jacobs (9/2; waivers Patriots)

• G Brenden Jaimes (9/0; UFA Chargers; $1.17M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap)

• WR Van Jefferson (17/12; UFA Steelers; $1.67M/1 yr, $1.17M gtd/$500K SB/$1.67M 2025 cap/$1M incentives)

• DE Dre’Mont Jones (17/7; FA Seahawks; $8.5M/1 yr, $7.99M gtd/$6M SB/$8.5M 2025 cap/$1.5M incentives)

• WR Tyler Lockett (17/14; FA Seahawks; reported $4M/1 yr/$2M incentives)

• T Dan Moore (17/17; UFA Steelers; $82M/4 yrs, $42.51M fully gtd/$7.49M gtd injury only fully gtd 5th day 2026 LY/$25.5M SB/$10.875M 2025 cap)

• C/G Sam Mustipher (12/1; UFA Chargers; $1.17M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap)

• WR James Proche II (9/0; UFA Browns; $1.17M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap)

• K Joey Slye (17/0; UFA Patriots; $1.295M/1 yr, $25K SB/$1.155M 2025 cap)

• T Olisaemeka Udoh (14/1; UFA Saints; $1.17M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap)

• S Xavier Woods (17/17; UFA Panthers; $8M/2 yrs, $3.49M gtd/$2M SB/$3M 2025 cap/$2M incentives)

• G Kevin Zeitler (16/16; UFA Lions; $9M/1 yr, $8.745M gtd/$5M SB/$8.985M 2025 cap)

RE-SIGNINGS

• CB Darrell Baker Jr. (potential ERFA; $1.1M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.1M 2025 cap)

• S Mike Brown (potential ERFA; $1.1M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.1M 2025 cap)

• RB Julius Chestnut (not tendered as RFA; $1.1M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.1M 2025 cap)

• DL Keondre Coburn (potential ERFA; $1.03M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap)

• LS Morgan Cox (potential UFA; $1.422.5/1 yr, $167,500 SB/$1.197.5 2025 cap)

• DT Sebastian Joseph-Day (potential UFA; $6.5M/1 yr, $4.98M gtd/$3M SB/$6.5M 2025 cap/$1M incetives)

• C Corey Levin (UFA; $1.255M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap)

• LB Otis Reese IV (potential ERFA; $1.03M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap)

• T Andrew Rupcich (potential ERFA; $1.03M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap)

DEPARTURES

• CB Chidobe Awuzie (8/7; released)

• LB Jerome Baker (10/8; UFA Browns; $1.422.5M/1 yr, $717.5M gtd/$167,500 SB/$1.197.5M 2025 cap)

• G Logan Bruss (3/0; released/failed physical)

• LB Khalid Duke (2/0; released)

• LB Jack Gibbens (10/5; not tendered as ERFA/Patriots; $1.3M/1 yr, $309K gtd/$75K SB/$1.365 2025 cap)

• LB Luke Gifford (16/4; UFA 49ers; $1.8M/1 yr, $600K gtd/$300K SB/$1.788M 2025 cap)

• CB Justin Hardee Sr. (9/0; released after re-signing as UFA)

• OLB Harold Landry III (17/17; released)

• LB Kenneth Murray Jr. (14/14; traded Cowboys)

• T Nicholas Petit-Frere (15/10; released)

• T Dillon Radunz (15/15; UFA Saints; $2.25M gtd/1 yr/$810K SB/$2.25M 2025 cap)

• QB Mason Rudolph (8/5; UFA Steelers; $7.5M/2 yrs, $3M SB/$3M 2025 cap)

• P Ryan Stonehouse (17/0; not tendered as RFA/Dolphins); $1.725M/1 yr, $75K SB/$1.725M 2025 cap)

• WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (17/9; UFA Dolphins; $5.99M/2 yrs, $3.2M gtd/$2.5M SB/$1.6M 2025 cap/3 void years)

DEPTH CHART (Courtesy of Ourlads)

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