Titans might draft quarterback Jaxson Dart from Ole Miss

A new mock draft suggests that the Tennessee Titans will select a quarterback, but not the one many expected. Instead of Miami's Cam Ward, the Titans might choose Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart. This prediction comes from John Kosko of Pro Football Focus. He proposes that the Titans trade their No. 1 draft pick to the New York Giants and drop to the No. 3 spot. In return, Tennessee would receive the Giants' No. 65 pick and two future picks from 2026. Kosko believes that Dart has strong potential to be a franchise quarterback. He noted that Dart had the second-most deep completions in college football last season and has the arm talent and athleticism needed for NFL success. However, ESPN analyst Jordan Reid thinks selecting Dart in the top three might be a stretch. He sees Dart more as a mid-to-late Day 2 pick. Reid also pointed out concerns about Dart's ability to adapt to NFL play. His performance in recent events, like the Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine, will be vital for his development. He needs to improve his ability to manage complex plays and communicate in a huddle. The Titans, who struggled last season with a 3-14 record, could benefit from acquiring additional picks. However, the choice between selecting Dart or keeping the No. 1 pick for Ward is risky. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Titans are comfortable with Ward, who led college football with 39 touchdown passes last season.