Once the Tennessee Titans make Cam Ward the 1st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, all eyes will be on their two biggest positions of need: wide receiver and edge rusher. There’s a strong possibility they use their 2nd Round pick to address one of them, unless they decide to trade back for even more swings on Day 2.

This is a particularly deep EDGE class, and there will be some highly-graded options for them available at 35 overall. But as I wrote last week, history tells us there’s a strong natural pull towards arming the top rookie QB with a WR early in the draft. So while Tennessee is primarily looking at WR options in the middle rounds—where they’re liable to take a couple of swings on the position—they certainly won’t rule out taking a swing in Day 2 if the board falls the right way.

Here are 12 receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft to keep an eye on for the Titans:

Luther Burden | WR | Missouri

The 35th player on the Consensus Big Board, I’ve written at length about Luther Burden’s complicated case. There’s no doubt he’s one of the most talented prospects in the class, but where he is drafted will depend a lot on his off-field evaluation. You can read about that in more detail here.

It’s a classic exercise in risk tolerance, something Titans GM Mike Borgonzi isn’t unfamiliar with based on his time in Kansas City. If the Titans take Burden at 35, it’s because their extensive work on the player (30 visit, formal combine meeting) made them comfortable enough to take a swing on his tremendous upside.

Jayden Higgins | WR | Iowa State

Jayden Higgins is the prototypical NFL wide receiver build on paper. At 6’4 214lbs and a 91st percentile wingspan, his combination of size, length and 4.47s 40 yard dash speed is a big part of why he’s the 47th prospect on the consensus board.

Could Tennessee consider him at 35? Yes. Detractors worry about his ability to win consistently with athleticism and strength the way you’d hope a guy his size would, and that’s why he may ultimately be a later Round 2 selection. But his speed and foot quickness will allow him to get open at the next level, and his ability to make catches away from his lengthy frame is a real asset.

Jaylin Noel | WR | Iowa State

The 65th prospect on the consensus board, don’t be surprised if Jaylin Noel goes a lot earlier than that on Day 2. The Titans will consider him at 35, and there are plenty of good reasons why he’s been a favorite of evaluators this spring.

He’s a compact build at 5’11 200lbs, but he projects to be able to play more than just the slot. Line Noel up across the formation and watch him win with impressive acceleration and outplaying his size at the catch point.

Jack Bech | WR | TCU

Jack Bech is the 66th player on the consensus board, and the former TE turned WR wins with his bigger body on a regular basis. At 6’2 215, what he lacks in long speed he makes up for with impressive movement ability and quickness for his size.

His highs on tape are as high as any Round 2 receiver in this class, but he needs some polish. If he learns to beat press consistently and diversity his bag of tools at release and in the route, he could be a good WR2 somebody finds in the middle of Day 2.

Kyle Williams | WR | Washington State

Everybody really likes Kyle Williams this draft cycle, and the Titans are no exception. Tennessee had the 89th overall prospect on the consensus board in for a 30 visit this spring, and are interested in reuniting him with his former teammate Cam Ward (WSU) as well as his former coach Nick Holz (UNLV).

Williams went into the 2024 season with UDFA considerations. His final season vaulted him up draft boards as people took notice of his ability, really exploding onto the draft scene as the hardest cover at the Senior Bowl. He’s 6’0 186lbs and is hands down one of the best separators in the class. His highlight package with Cam Ward from 2023 at WSU is impressive, and the Titans will have to find a way to add or change a pick later on Day 2 in order to reunite them.

Xavier Restrepo | WR | Miami

Speaking of reunions, the Titans will have their eye on Cam Ward’s #1 Miami target last year on Day 3: Xavier Restrepo. The 110th player on the consensus board, Tennessee has had a couple of touchpoints with him at the Miami Pro Day and later that same week at Cam Ward’s private workout.

Restrepo is somewhat limited as an athlete, and his role at the next level will be as a sure-handed slot receiver. He’s quick and refined in the short area, and his built-in chemistry with Ward could be an immediate hit in their rookie season.

Tory Horton | WR | Colorado State

If he makes it to the top of Day 3, keep an eye on Tory Horton for the Titans. A somewhat forgotten prospect in this class due to an injury that led to him missing the end of his final season, Horton is going to be one of the best and most versatile WR options in the middle rounds. At 6’3 185lbs, the 111th player on the consensus board projects as a possession WR2/3 at the next level.

Dont’e Thornton | WR | Tennessee

One of the Titans few WR 30 visits, Tennessee’s own Dont’e Thornton is somebody the Titans have their eye on for Day 3. He brings freakish athleticism to the table: he runs a 4.3 40 yard dash at 6’5 214lbs. The 175th prospect on the consensus board, he has some polish concerns but shows the ability to get open and make some tough catches on tape.

There are also plenty of questions about how he was utilized at Tennessee, and whether his profile would’ve looked different with a more efficient deep passing attack in 2024. If he manages to improves his route running ability, he has tremendous NFL upside.

Isaac TeSlaa | WR | Arkansas

The 165th player on the consensus board, don’t be surprised if Isaac TeSlaa gets drafted even earlier on Day 3. When you turn on the Arkansas tape, this guy stands out immediately.

TeSlaa jumped onto most people’s radar at the Combine, when he was arguably the best athletic tester of the entire WR class. His prototypical NFL frame of 6’4 214lbs houses a sports car motor. His 4.43s 40 yard dash speed shows up on film, as he demonstrates pro separation skills and impressive play strength at the catch point. He projects as a big slot who will capitalize on mismatches. He has some fans inside the Titans building.

Chimere Dike | WR | Florida

Dike’s 4.34s 40 yard dash makes him one of the fastest receivers in the class. The 240th player on the consensus board, expect the Titans to have an eye on him late Day 3. At 6’1 196lbs, he’s a 2nd and 3rd level receiver who could give a team a real lift in the vertical game.

Efton Chism | WR | Eastern Washington

If the Titans are looking for a 7th Round dart throw, keep an eye on Efton Chism who is the 251st player on the consensus board. Everything you hear about this guy revolves around his scrapyard dog mentality. The reason he’ll be available late Day 3 is his physical limitations.

At 5’10 195lbs, his burst and long speed are below average for an NFL receiver. But he was so productive in college in large part because his Give-A-S*** meter is off the charts. He plays way stronger than he looks, and he’s as competitive as anybody in the class.

Jimmy Horn Jr. | WR | Colorado

Finally, don’t be surprised if the Titans take a flier on Jimmy Horn Jr. at the end of the draft. They’ve met with and seen up close the 280th player on the consensus board at his Colorado Pro Day, and he has some traits worth taking a shot on. At 5’10 170lbs, he’ll need to be used in a way that limits his looks against press. But as a slot option, he can separate and make some magic after the catch.

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