Tennessee Titans Secured No. 1 Overall Pick for 2025 NFL Draft Following Loss to Texans
The Tennessee Titans have officially clinched the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after their loss to the Houston Texans and a pivotal win by the New England Patriots over the Buffalo Bills. This marks a significant moment for the franchise as they prepare for an important offseason.
On Sunday, the Titans fell to the Texans, concluding their season with a 3-14 record. The Titans had the opportunity to secure the top pick entering Week 18, but the combination of New England’s victory and Tennessee’s strength-of-schedule tiebreakers propelled them into the coveted first overall draft position. The Cleveland Browns secured the No. 2 overall pick, while the New York Giants will pick third. The Patriots will select fourth, followed by the Jacksonville Jaguars at fifth.
In the Titans’ Sunday matchup, both quarterbacks, Will Levis and Mason Rudolph, saw playing time. However, neither has yet demonstrated the ability to effectively run the offense under head coach Brian Callahan. It’s likely that the Titans will prioritize bolstering their quarterback position during the offseason.
Callahan previously worked with the Cincinnati Bengals as they navigated a similar situation in 2020, leading to the selection of Joe Burrow as the first overall pick. The Titans will look to identify a franchise-caliber player to lead them into the future. Financially, Tennessee is positioned well with over $60 million in projected salary-cap space for the upcoming offseason, according to Over The Cap.
The last time the Titans held the first overall pick was in 2016, a year they traded it to the Los Angeles Rams, who selected quarterback Jared Goff. Ironically, one of the picks in that trade ultimately contributed to the Titans selecting running back Derrick Henry. This upcoming draft marks a unique opportunity for the Titans, who have not picked first overall since relocating from Houston, where the Oilers selected notable players like defensive end John Matuszak and running back Earl Campbell with top picks.
Historically, the Titans’ highest selection has been second overall, which they used to take quarterback Marcus Mariota in the 2015 NFL Draft. As the franchise prepares for the 2025 NFL Draft, all eyes will be on how they approach this pivotal opportunity to reshape their roster.