The Tennessee Titans need to acquire multiple wide receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft. The overwhelming expectation is the team is planning to draft Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward at No. 1 overall. General manager Mike Borgonzi must then shift attention to surrounding him with weapons.
The Titans currently possess one of the worst groups of wide receivers in the league. Calvin Ridley is the lone proven asset at the position. Borgonzi signed Van Jefferson and James Proche II in free agency. Jefferson is a back-end rotational player, and Proche is a special teams ace. The team is currently reliant on sophomore undrafted free agent Bryce Oliver to take a step forward, and they're also hoping first-round bust Treylon Burks can salvage his career.
After selecting Ward at No. 1, the Titans will pick again at 35th overall. We've identified three wide receiver prospects Borgonzi could target with that selection.
Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
Iowa State's Jayden Higgins has checked boxes dating back to his 2024 college football season. The South Miami native exploded this past campaign to record 87 receptions for 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns. Higgins is a big-framed receiver at 6-foot-4 and 214 pounds who would play the "X" boundary role in Brian Callahan's offense.
Higgins was also an elite performer at the NFL Combine. The Cyclones standout ran a 4.47-second 40-yard dash and leaped a 39 inch vertical (sixth-best) and 10-foot-8 broad jump (seventh-best). Higgins pairs size with rare athleticism and production.
Kyle Williams, Washington State
The Titans are hosting Washington State wide receiver Kyle Williams on a pre-draft visit. He previously played alongside Ward, and Titans offensive coordinator Nick Holz served in the same role in 2022 when Williams was at UNLV. Those connections make him a potential target.
Williams has been a pre-draft riser. He was super productive in 2024, accumulating 70 receptions for 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns. Williams is a big-play threat with an explosive skill set.
Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is a fringe first-round pick. Egbuka could slide to the second round according to NFL scouts. The National Championship winner would represent a home-run addition for the Titans at No. 35 overall.
Egbuka is a skilled and nuanced wideout. A detailed route runner with short-area quickness, Egbuka easily separates from coverage and is a yards-after-catch threat as well. He'd arguably be Ward's go-to target if the Titans draft him.