Sat Apr 19 09:10:00 UTC 2025: ## NFL Draft Expert Predicts Titans to Draft Ward First Overall in 2025 Mock Draft

**Green Bay, WI** – With the 2025 NFL Draft just a week away, NFL draft analyst Chad Reuter has released his seven-round mock draft, projecting all 257 picks. Reuter’s projection, which considers team needs and player value, includes five predicted trades and several surprising selections.

The biggest surprise? Reuter projects the Tennessee Titans to select quarterback Jayden Ward with the first overall pick. He cites Ward’s extensive college experience, strong arm, and ability to make plays both in and out of the pocket as reasons for the selection. Ward, Reuter believes, is the quarterback the Titans need to compete in the AFC.

Other notable first-round selections in Reuter’s mock draft include:

* **Cleveland Browns:** Travis Hunter (CB/WR) – A versatile player projected to play both cornerback and wide receiver.
* **New York Giants:** Caleb Carter (EDGE) – A versatile pass rusher to fill the void left by Azeez Ojulari.
* **New England Patriots:** Ashton Jeanty (RB) – A powerful running back to complement their offense.
* **Jacksonville Jaguars:** Jermaine Graham (DT) – Addresses a key defensive line need.
* **Las Vegas Raiders:** Shedeur Sanders (QB) – A potential successor to Geno Smith.

The mock draft also features several projected trades, including the Indianapolis Colts moving up to select a tight end and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquiring a defensive lineman. The draft, Reuter predicts, will see a run on wide receivers in Round 4 and a flurry of activity in later rounds. He anticipates two quarterbacks being selected in Round 2, and additional quarterbacks picked in Rounds 4 and 7.

Reuter’s comprehensive mock draft offers a detailed look at potential team strategies and provides valuable insight into where teams might find value in the upcoming draft. While acknowledging that last-minute information might alter the landscape, his projection provides a compelling preview of what could be a very exciting draft.

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