NFL World Convinced Titans Showed Their Hand for No. 1 Pick Plans After Latest Move

The Titans are set to pick first in the 2025 NFL draft.

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders looks to throw a pass during Pro Day. / Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images

The Tennessee Titans hold the No. 1 spot in the NFL draft this month, and all eyes are on them to see who they select when the time comes.

The Titans attended Colorado's Pro Day on Saturday to watch a couple stars, including quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The Titans are expected to draft a quarterback with the No. 1 pick, so Sanders has been on their radar.

However, the Titans decided after talking to Sanders and his team following the Pro Day to cancel Sanders's private workout with them, per Titans reporter Jim Wyatt. The Titans described Sanders's Pro Day performance as "very impressive," though.

But, fans and analysts alike are assuming the Titans' decision to cancel the private workout means they've made up their mind about the No. 1 pick—and that choice is projected to be Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the top selection.

Cam Ward locked as #1 pick https://t.co/J4OJvppuYF

— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) April 5, 2025

Translation: Cam Ward is a Titan https://t.co/Kzxtpd67GM

— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) April 5, 2025

The Titans did hold a private workout with Ward after they witnessed his Miami Pro Day at the end of March. Ward was already projected to be the No. 1 pick, but the Titans canceling Sanders's workout seems to be another sign pointing to Ward becoming a Titan.

We'll see who the Titans select No. 1 overall on Thursday, April 24. Some of the other teams with top draft picks also need a quarterback on their roster, including the Cleveland Browns at No. 2 and the New York Giants at No. 3.

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