The NFL Draft is a big guessing game. Everyone tries to predict where players will land. But what if teams picked based on what they really need? That is an interesting idea.

The Chicago Bears made a smart call last year. They picked Jayden Daniels over Caleb Williams. It was a bold move, but it paid off. Not all calls are that good. Take the Carolina Panthers, for example. They picked Will Levis first overall. That has not worked out so well. Levis has had a tough start, and Bryce Young, who was the actual first pick, has had his own struggles. Young showed some improvement late last year, but he was benched before that. So, it is still unclear if he will be a reliable franchise quarterback.

This year, the Tennessee Titans are in a tough spot. Most people think they will pick quarterback Cam Ward from Miami with the No. 1 overall pick. But should they? Ward is talented, but is he the best choice? The Titans have said they won't pass on a generational player for a quarterback. So, they should stick to that plan.

Travis Hunter from Colorado is a standout player. He can play both wide receiver and cornerback. He has the potential to be an All-Pro at either position. Some people think he will be a corner, but after watching a lot of his games, he could be just as good as Justin Jefferson at receiver. The Titans should not overthink it. They should pick the best player available. And right now, that is Travis Hunter.

The quarterback class next year could be really strong. The Titans could play it safe this year with Levis and see if he turns things around. If he doesn't, they can pick from a deep pool of quarterbacks next year, including Arch Manning.

The Cleveland Browns and New York Giants are in different situations. The Browns can afford to wait and pick their quarterback next year. The Giants, on the other hand, need to win now. Ward might give them the boost they need to keep their jobs if he plays well.

Shedeur Sanders, the quarterback from Colorado, is not in the first round in this mock draft. He is seen as a second-round pick. Ward is the only quarterback in the first round in this draft, according to this evaluation. So, teams should not force a passer and take the best players available. They can wait for their quarterbacks next year.

The 2025 NFL Draft is set for April 24 to 26 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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