John Middlekauff said he is hammering Tennessee’s season‑win total over 5.5 now that Cam Ward is a near‑certain No. 1 overall pick. Middlekauff believes Ward’s big‑arm, off‑script skill set is a massive upgrade from the Will Levis–Ryan Tannehill carousel that produced the NFL’s 31st‑ranked offense. He pointed to Brian Callahan’s pass‑friendly scheme and a quietly solid Titans defense that finished 12th in DVOA against the run as reasons six or seven wins are realistic in an AFC South he called “pretty crappy.” With Ward’s mobility masking a shaky offensive line and Tennessee likely to add another receiver on Day 2, Middlekauff views the 5.5 line as a full win too low.

Ryan Wilson said Cam Ward is as close to a stone‑cold lock to go first overall to Tennessee as any prospect in this cycle. After talking with league personnel at Colorado’s Pro Day he joked that "both of Cam’s legs would have to fall off" for the Titans to pass, underscoring the unanimous sentiment he is the first quarterback off the board. The Titans pick first, have a long‑term need at the position, and Ward’s dual‑threat athleticism plus SEC experience makes him the easy betting favorite in Wilson’s eyes.