While recruiting its franchise quarterback, Tennessee discovered that the former University of Miami star stands behind what he says.

In the final days and weeks leading up to the 2025 NFL draft, there was little doubt who the Tennessee Titans would take with the No. 1 overall pick — star quarterback Cam Ward. Ward’s journey to the NFL was anything but typical.

While Tennessee has Will Levis, who started 12 games last season, it would be anything but surprising if Ward is the starter in Week 1 of the 2025 campaign. It's not as if Levis was excellent while going 2-10 with 13 touchdown passes to 12 interceptions in those 12 starts, and the Miami product brings a much higher ceiling.