The Tennessee Titans select Cam Ward with the first overall pick.
Cam Ward is now a member of the Tennessee Titans. The Titans have long been expected to select Ward to be their quarterback of the future.
This move is excellent for fantasy value for the Titans skill position players. Will Levis was an experiment that did not go well last year. This change will give new life to wide receiver Calvin Ridley and give opportunity for Chigoziem Okonkwo as a late round tight end. Newly signed Tyler Lockett will provide a good veteran presence for Ward. He will also have support from the dynamic running back duo of Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears.
Expect the Titans to use this draft to enhance the offense. Adding Ward is a tremendous start to a Titans rebuild. 2025 just got a lot better for Titans fans.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
Former Miami Hurricanes Quarterback Cam Ward is projected to be the top selection to the Tennessee Titans at number one overall.
The Tennessee Titans have the first overall pick and sounds like they are going to select former Miami Hurricanes Quarterback Cam Ward. Ward possesses outstanding arm strength and versatility, allowing him to throw from various arm angles. Ward has played for three different colleges throughout his collegiate career. The first was Incarnate Word, which Ward earned the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year award. He later transferred to Washington State, his stats were off the chart throwing for 6,963 yards, 48 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions over 25 games, while adding 13 rushing touchdowns. In his final season at Miami, Ward led the nation with 39 passing touchdowns, earning both the Manning Award and the Davey O’Brien Award. He is a proven player that can have success for multiple programs and is now slated to play for the Titans in the NFL. Under the guidance of Head Coach Brian Callahan, who is known for developing quarterbacks, Ward’s skill set aligns well with the Titans.
Cam Ward’s fantasy football outlook for the 2025 NFL season presents a blend of high potential and notable risks. Projected as a top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Ward is expected to start immediately, offering immediate fantasy relevance. His selection by a team such as the Titans could further boost his fantasy numbers. He also has dual-threat playmaking abilities, at Miami he had 4,313 passing yards and 39 touchdowns, while also contributing 204 rushing yards and 4 rushing touchdowns. In dynasty formats, Ward offers significant upside, especially in superflex leagues.
Author: Jake Lewis (@Lewylewis)
After a poor Pro Day, Xavier Restrepo is seeing his draft stock rapidly drop.
Xavier Restrepo is having a difficult time navigating the draft cycle. Between the Senior Bowl, NFL Combine, and now his Pro Day, there has been muted interest in Restrepo due to not testing up until recently.
That all changed for the worse as Xavier Restrepo ran his 40-yard dash at his Pro Day this week. Clocking a 4.83 40-yard dash time, Restrepo is certainly going to garner criticism from those who feel the 40-yard dash is significant. For those who feel the 40-yard dash does not matter, Restrepo will be a good litmus test to determine how important the 40-yard dash is.
Restrepo took to social media shortly after and explained that he suffered a right hamstring injury during his warm-up. Restrepo claims he has been running a consistent 4.53-4.58 while training the 2 weeks prior to the event.
With Xavier Restrepo falling in dynasty rookie mocks, expect him to provide value beyond round 3 of dynasty rookie drafts. It is difficult to erase the visual effect of his connection with Cam Ward and his ability to maneuver past defenders in college. At face value, this most recent performance is bearish, but shouldn’t be taken as a death sentence to his NFL career.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
The New York Giants sign Russell Wilson to a 1-year deal worth up to $21 million.
The New York Giants are taking a patchwork approach to the quarterback position this offseason. After signing Jameis Winston to a 2-year $8 million deal, the Giants have now signed Russell Wilson to a 1-year deal worth up to $21 million.
Based on the contract, the 10-time Pro Bowler will have an edge on Jameis Winston for starter status. The question now becomes, do the Giants select a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft a month from now?
The move indicates that the Giants are unsure of whether or not their preferred quarterback will be available for their number 3 overall pick. The early favorites for the first 2 selections in the draft are quarterbacks Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders. While Jaxson Dart has gained 1st round draft buzz, the Giants may be inclined to avoid taking Dart by choosing a player at another position or trading back in the draft. In the meantime, the cork is going back in the bottles being popped from the Jameis Winston signing as it relates to Malik Nabers proverbial trip to the moon.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
The Browns sign Carter to a 1-year deal.
The Cleveland Browns have added depth by signing DeAndre Carter. Carter offers services as a receiver and a returner.
The 10-year veteran has averaged 9.7 yards on 149 punt returns as well as averaged 23.5 yards on 133 kickoff returns. This versatility will help ensure Carter makes the team. Carter’s career high 46 receptions came with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2022.
While there is no expectation that Carter will be atop the wide receiver depth chart in Cleveland, this is a good move overall for the team due to his special teams contributions. Whether he has 9 receptions like he did in 2024 or 4 the year prior, the main intrigue in Cleveland will be who is throwing the football. The top options that are expected to be available after the hypothetical Cam Ward selection at No.1 overall are currently Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart from Ole Miss.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
Tetairoa McMillan is consistently in the discussion to being drafted in the top-15 of round 1 of the NFL Draft.
There was plenty of buzz about quarterback’s Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders not throwing at the NFL Combine. Under the radar, Tetairoa McMillan also did not participate in any of the combine drills.
Lauded as the top wideout in this class, McMillan most likely got word that his draft capital is locked up. Should he have a pro day there will be plenty of hype surrounding that. At this point, it isn’t worth the risk of testing sub-par on the off chance he has a bad day.
Look for McMillan at the top of dynasty rookie drafts in round 1. He will also be favored to go into the top half of the first round.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
