Top 10 Tennessee Titans Players Going Into the 2025-26 Season
The Titans are in a deep rebuild at the moment. They are starting over, replacing Will Levis with Cam Ward.
This team was pretty awful in 2024, seeing as they got the first overall pick in the draft. I don't think expectations will be very high for this team in 2025, honestly.
They benefit from playing in a weak division, but I still see them as a distant last-place team as of now. Maybe they surprise people, but I wouldn't count on it.
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Cam Ward
I like Cam Ward as a prospect. I just don't know how I feel about him on the Titans. Might be a rough season for him, honestly.
He was clearly the best quarterback in this class and a guaranteed starter. Ward is coming off an excellent season for the Miami Hurricanes, throwing for over 4,300 yards and 39 touchdowns with only seven interceptions. He was named a Heisman Trophy finalist and was also named an All-American. Ward definitely has the potential and ability to be successful in the NFL.
We'll see how this year goes, but I'd be cautiously optimistic. Then again, I said similar things and I was wrong about Drake Maye and Bo Nix.
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Jeffery Simmons
Simmons has been nothing short of solid in the NFL. Three Pro Bowls and two All-Pro selections.
Simmons has been the cornerstone for the Titans' defense ever since his rookie year. He's no Aaron Donald or Chris Jones, but he's still decent enough overall. Solid at stopping the run and pass rushing.
PFF gave him an 81.6 pass rush grade, ranking seventh among all defensive tackles in the league.
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L'Jarius Sneed
Sneed should be a key component to the Titans' secondary. His 2024 season was unfortunately pretty forgettable, as he missed most of it due to injury, only playing five games and not performing particularly well in those games either.
I do think he'll have a bounce-back season in 2025. He isn't too far removed from being a top-tier cornerback in the league. He was excellent with the Chiefs, and barring any setbacks in his rehabilitation process, he should be considered one of the contenders for Comeback Player of the Year. Hopefully, he can recapture some of his previous success from Kansas City. The Titans need him to be one of their top contributors in the secondary.
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Calvin Ridley
Calvin Orin Ridley (born December 20, 1994) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he was part of the national championship-winning teams in 2015 and 2017. Ridley was drafted... read more
Calvin Ridley is an interesting case. He had a breakout year in 2020. He missed most of 2021 for personal reasons and all of 2022 when he got into trouble for violating the league's gambling policy.
His 2023 and 2024 seasons were largely okay. Calvin Ridley is still decent enough, but he's just kind of there. He's not the same player he once was, unfortunately.
He should be a reliable weapon for Cam Ward, but I don't expect much out of him. He did lead the team in receiving yards in 2024, for what it's worth.
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Xavier Woods
Xavier Woods may not be elite by any stretch, but he's still a solid safety in the league. He has high durability and is genuinely reliable.
His 2024 season was decent for the Carolina Panthers. The Titans are hoping he can be a valuable asset to their secondary as well. He's pretty good on run support, but his coverage abilities are less impressive. He's at least somewhat decent enough to start.
Anyways, he fills a need for the Titans.
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Tony Pollard
Tony Pollard isn't what I'd consider elite by any stretch, but he's been serviceable for the Titans.
Tony Pollard has hit at least 1,000 rushing yards in each of the last three seasons and led the Titans in rushing yards. His 1,079 yards were top 15 in the league in 2024. He should continue to carry the majority of the workload for the time being, although it wouldn't surprise me if Tyjae Spears eventually got more carries.
I still think Tony Pollard is the more reliable option between the two, with clearly more experience. His productivity is a little more consistent.
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Tyler Lockett
It's pretty clear that Tyler Lockett is past his peak and on the tail end of his career. His last two seasons haven't quite been the same, as his role has been reduced in favor of other guys like JSN and DK.
Still, though, he's a solid, steady veteran receiver who's consistently reliable. I don't think he'll be their number one guy, but he's a good option for a rookie quarterback to have at his disposal.
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T’Vondre Sweat
Sweat was a 2024 second-round draft pick and has so far shown great potential for the Titans. His size and strength alone make him a formidable force on the defensive line.
He's excellent at stopping the run, and while not a pure pass rusher, he can still be disruptive and pressure the quarterback.
Certainly a lot to like about this guy. He should continue to develop and improve over time and be a key part of the defensive line.
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JC Latham
His rookie season was largely okay. There were definitely some ups and downs, but that's to be expected for a rookie year.
They moved him to left tackle for some reason after he had played right tackle in college. I don't really understand the thought process there.
Anyways, I'd still say JC is one of the least concerning players on this team right now.
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Joey Slye
Joey Slye is generally considered one of the better kickers in the league. He's not the best, but he's generally been pretty reliable over his lengthy career.
He's averaging 81.7% on field goals over the past six years and just under 90% on extra points. Last season, he was 26/33 on field goals for 78% and 25/26 on extra points for a 92% conversion rate. Slye has been steady and consistent and has proven he has the ability to make long-range kicks, with a career-long 63-yard field goal last season.
He should be a valuable addition for the Titans.