{"id":219723,"date":"2025-07-19T15:13:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T15:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/219723\/"},"modified":"2025-07-19T15:13:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T15:13:10","slug":"tennessee-titans-roster-projection-pre-training-camp-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/219723\/","title":{"rendered":"Tennessee Titans Roster Projection: Pre-Training Camp Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Tennessee Titans are set to open their doors to both the rookies and the veterans on Tuesday, so it\u2019s a great time to look at who could make the final 53-man roster after a quiet offseason<\/a>. Which youngsters will make their mark and make it onto the Titans\u2019 pre-camp roster projection? How many of the 2025 draft class could find themselves as Titans come September? Several backup jobs are up for grabs, and a great performance in camp and preseason will launch a surprising career or three.<\/p>\n

Tennessee Titans Roster Projection: Pre-Training Camp Edition
\nOffense
\nQuarterback (3)<\/p>\n

Cam Ward (R)
\nWill Levis
\nBrandon Allen<\/p>\n

Contender: Tim Boyle<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the same three quarterbacks that occupy the roster from the offseason rendition, after no new changes have been made to date. Ward is the presumptive favorite to garner the most reps, following the collapse of Levis, which led to Ward\u2019s selection<\/a> in April. While Levis and Callahan have said the right things, it could be speculated that his time on the team will be short-lived if an injury or drop in form happens elsewhere. Allen is the likely favored contender for the third spot in this Titans camp roster projection over Boyle. There is a chance that Tennessee goes fishing for a capable backup should one appear after the preseason.<\/p>\n

Running Back (4)<\/p>\n

Tony Pollard
\nTyjae Spears
\nKalel Mullings (R)
\nJordan Mims<\/p>\n

Contender: Julius Chestnut<\/p>\n

The back end of the running back group has seen some churn as several free agents have come and gone since the draft. Mullings is a safe bet to make the roster, but he is nursing an injury heading into camp. Mims replaces Tyrion Davis-Price as the potential fourth back on the team after being signed on Thursday afternoon. Chestnut is the odd man out once again in this Titans camp roster projection.<\/p>\n

Wide Receiver (6)<\/p>\n

Calvin Ridley
\nTyler Lockett
\nElic Ayomanor (R)
\nChimere Dike (R)
\nBryce Oliver
\nXavier Restrepo (R)<\/p>\n

Contenders: Van Jefferson, James Proche II, Treylon Burks, Colton Dowell, Jha\u2019Quan Jackson, TJ Sheffield<\/p>\n

Tennessee engages in a full-blown youth movement at receiver, leaving only Ridley and Lockett with more than two seasons of service time. Three rookies make it onto the 53-man roster after a ferocious competition that will emphasize special teams as a priority. The sad tale of Treylon Burks finally reaches its merciful conclusion<\/a>, and he no longer exists on the Titans. Jefferson falls short in this camp roster projection, but will probably make the team out of camp at the end. Jackson and Proche bring special teams value in theory, but in actuality, their impact is limited. Expect a full-blown onslaught of spirited competition for such a limited number of vacancies. It wouldn\u2019t be a surprise if the front office wades through the waiver wire for additional help.<\/p>\n

Tight End (3)<\/p>\n

Chig Okonkwo
\nGunnar Helm (R)
\nDavid Martin-Robinson<\/p>\n

Contenders: Josh Whyle, Thomas Odukoya, Drake Dabney<\/p>\n

The tight end room is a perfunctory competition that should see a majority of the incumbents stick on the roster, with a chance of a sneaky play getting through. Despite being a fourth-round selection just a season ago, Whyle will face tough competition to make the roster with Helm\u2019s presence. DMR and Odukoya will likely battle it out for a job as the blocking tight end. Dabney will have to seriously impress to have a shot at making the final 53.<\/p>\n

Offensive Tackle (4)<\/p>\n

Dan Moore, Jr
\nJ.C. Latham
\nJohn Ojukwu
\nOli Udoh<\/p>\n

Contenders: Jaelyn Duncan and Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson<\/p>\n

Ojukwu and Udoh make up the tackle depth chart in this rendition after the offseason. Duncan has been a disastrous player, but to be fair to him, he was thrown into the fire much too quickly over two coaching regimes. He doesn\u2019t make the roster as a result and is likely a practice squad candidate if eligible. Crenshaw-Dicksst misses the roster while competing for a backup role in this Titans camp roster projection.<\/p>\n

Guard (4)<\/p>\n

Peter Skoronski
\nKevin Zeitler
\nBlake Hance
\nJackson Slater (R)<\/p>\n

Contenders: Sam Mustipher and Chandler Brewer<\/p>\n

There are three players with a legitimate shot at securing the remaining two spots at guard. Hance possesses the Callahan edge, and Slater is a fifth-round rookie. Mustipher\u2019s versatility will play a heavy role in his chances of making the roster. Given that Zeitler is on a one-year deal<\/a> and his age, finding a replacement for the future is imperative for the franchise. It\u2019s a golden chance for Slater to learn behind a stout veteran. Camp cuts could be worth monitoring at the end of August.<\/p>\n

Center (2)<\/p>\n

Lloyd Cushenberry
\nCorey Levin<\/p>\n

Contender: Brendan Jaimes<\/p>\n

Levin is considered the favorite to secure the backup center job headed into camp due to his experience with the team. Cushenberry\u2019s status is worth monitoring as he battles back from an Achilles injury. It remains to be seen if he\u2019s limited to start camp.<\/p>\n

Defense
\n\"\"Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) talks some trash after stopping Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.
\nIDL (5)<\/p>\n

Jeffery Simmons
\nT\u2019Vondre Sweat
\nSebastian Joseph-Day
\nKeondre Coburn
\nCarlos Watkins<\/p>\n

Contenders: James Lynch, Cam Horsley (R), Phillip Blidi (R), Devonte O\u2019Malley (R), Isaiah Raikes (R)<\/p>\n

The interior defensive line group might be the most fascinating group to watch as training camp takes its course. Yes, the top four are spoken for, but the battle for the final spot is a fun one. Watkins\u2019 versatility could win him a place over a host of undrafted rookies and incumbent Lynch. If a youngster takes it from him, place your money on Horsley or O\u2019Malley with Raikes lurking as a super dark horse.<\/p>\n

EDGE (5)<\/p>\n

Arden Key
\nDre\u2019Mont Jones
\nOluwafemi Oladejo
\nLorenzo Carter
\nJaylen Harrell<\/p>\n

Contenders: Titus Leo, Ali Gaye, Desmond Evans (R)<\/p>\n

EDGE is the most stable yet unstable room in Nashville, as the depth is perilously thin. Depending on how the league-wide second-round holdout calamity<\/a> works out, Oladejo could be missing out on crucial development time. His roster spot isn\u2019t in jeopardy by any means, but the trend is concerning for a team already lacking premier options. Nothing new to see here, folks. The depth chart is what it is at this point, barring any more trades or trawling the waiver wire done by Mike Borgonzi and company.<\/p>\n

Inside Linebacker (5)<\/p>\n

Cody Barton
\nCedric Gray
\nJames Williams
\nAnfernee Orji
\nOtis Reese IV<\/p>\n

Contenders: Amari Burney, David Gbenda (R), Curtis Jacobs<\/p>\n

One inside linebacker spot is locked down concretely by big-ticket signing Cody Barton. The hierarchy behind him needs to be settled, however. Gray and Williams are second-year players who are competing for the other starting spot. If there are ambitious betters out there, Orji could be a low-risk gamble on making the team due to his connection to Nashville. The last ILB slot goes to incumbent Reese, but his current projection is precarious given the expected competitive ferocity of Jacobs, Gbenda, and Burney. Tennessee could kick the tires<\/a> on veteran help if the youth don\u2019t make the leaps like they are projected to do.<\/p>\n

Cornerback (5)<\/p>\n

L\u2019Jarius Sneed
\nRoger McCreary
\nJarvis Brownlee, Jr
\nDarrell Baker, Jr
\nMarcus Harris (R)<\/p>\n

Contenders: Gabe Jeudy-Lally, Jalen Kimber (R), Amani Oruwaryie, Jermari Harris (R), Clarence Lewis (R), Davion Ross (R)<\/p>\n

The top four cornerback slots are locked in, barring injury and off-field issues<\/a> that plague Sneed. JBJ endured a positive rookie campaign but had some growing pains. Baker, Jr, provided admirable service as the team floundered to the top selection in the draft. Marcus Harris fends off a cabal of numerous undrafted rookies and veterans in this pre-camp roster projection. Still, there\u2019s enough potential for a sneaky play for a roster spot by one of the young cornerbacks. Tennessee will undoubtedly sign several corners that they like to the practice squad. Veterans like GJL and Oruwariye provide stiff resistance in arguably the fiercest competition<\/a> for roster spots on the Titans.<\/p>\n

Safety (4)<\/p>\n

Xavier Woods
\nAmani Hooker
\nKevin Winston, Jr
\nMike Brown<\/p>\n

Contenders: Julius Wood, Kendall Brooks, Mark Perry<\/p>\n

There aren\u2019t any new updates to the safety position other than the lamentations<\/a> of former Titans safety Quandre Diggs about Hooker not making ESPN\u2019s top safety list. Winston appears to be on track to participate in training camp as he recovers from a 2024 ACL injury<\/a>. Tennessee is a franchise with a propensity to be overly cautious with injuries, so Winston could be brought along slowly. Brown continues to be the favorite to win the last safety spot in the Titans\u2019 camp roster projection derby.<\/p>\n

Special Teams<\/p>\n

K: Joey Slye<\/p>\n

P: Johnny Hekker<\/p>\n

LS: Morgan Cox<\/p>\n

Tennessee is taking a rather substantive risk in not providing special-teams coordinator John Fassel<\/a> some additional competition for his current charges. Slye, while significantly younger than former Titans kicker Nick Folk, is slightly less accurate. Hekker is a Fassel acolyte who hasn\u2019t seen his best days since the early part of the previous decade. Cox returns for a fifth season in two-toned blue. Let\u2019s hope that the trio got together in the offseason and practiced their craft.<\/p>\n

Offense Total: 26<\/p>\n

Defense Total: 24<\/p>\n

ST Total: 3<\/p>\n

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