{"id":34991,"date":"2025-05-09T00:02:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T00:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/34991\/"},"modified":"2025-05-09T00:02:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T00:02:11","slug":"whats-in-a-number-tennessee-titans-rookie-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/34991\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s In A Number? Tennessee Titans Rookie Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the 2025 NFL Draft<\/a> in the rearview mirror, rookie minicamp beckons for the Titans\u2019 debutants. They will get their first taste of NFL life on Friday afternoon. What numbers will the newest Tennessee Titans sport as they begin their rookie seasons?<\/p>\n

What\u2019s In A Number? Tennessee Titans Rookie Edition
\nOffense
\nQB Cam Ward \u2013 1<\/p>\n

The former Miami signal caller, turned Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback, was blessed by franchise legend Warren Moon<\/a> to wear the retired number 1. Moon honored the first-year passer at his press conference by bestowing the famed jersey upon the young man. Ward sported the number since his days at Washington State, and never thought it possible that the iconoclastic Moon would unretire it himself. The first overall selection will have a tremendous legacy to live up to the number\u2019s standard.<\/p>\n

RB Kalel Mullings \u2013 28<\/p>\n

The Michigan Man is electing to wear 28, made famous by the indomitable Chris Johnson, aka CJ2k. Johnson was one of this generation\u2019s most dynamic running backs, and the number should have been retired in his honor. Quandre Diggs wore the number last season. Mullings wore 20 in college, which is spoken for in Tennessee by Tony Pollard. Can the Tennessee Titans\u2019 rookie live up to the billing of the numbers?<\/p>\n

Kalel Mullings Scouting Report<\/a><\/p>\n

WR Elic Ayomanor \u2013 5<\/p>\n

Stanford\u2019s Ayomanor chose the number five since his college number (13) is currently filled by receiver\/return specialist James Proche. The most notable player to wear number 5 in Titans history is former quarterback Kerry Collins, who served as a part-time starter and veteran mentor to Vince Young. Hopefully, Ayomanor will be a little more successful than the Collins era for the franchise.<\/p>\n

Elic Ayomanor Scouting Report<\/a><\/p>\n

WR Chimere Dike \u2013 17<\/p>\n

Dike chose his collegiate number, available after Ryan Tannehill\u2019s departure after the 2023 season. Tannehill led the Titans to their most recent era of glory until it sadly faded away under the last vestiges of Mike Vrabel. The former Florida receiver is a monster athlete who should keep defenses honest over the top. He\u2019ll play a vital role for the Tennessee offense as the season progresses.<\/p>\n

Chimere Dike Scouting Report<\/a><\/p>\n

TE Gunnar Helm \u2013 84<\/p>\n

The rookie Longhorn will have an illustrious (ignominious) history to live up to in his new (old?) jersey number. Former Titans tight end Nick Vannett wore the number last season. Indomitable Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss put on the 84 during his brief stint in Nashville. Former first-round selection Corey Davis turned out to be the heir apparent to the number after Moss.<\/p>\n

Gunnar Helm Scouting Report<\/a><\/p>\n

iOL Jackson Slater \u2013 64<\/p>\n

Slater, who wore 76 in college, is wearing 64 because swing tackle Andrew Rupcich wears his Sacramento State number. The number 64 was last popular when former Titan right guard Nate Davis wore it for several seasons. 64 was last issued to free agent Arlington Hambright, who left the team via release shortly after the draft.<\/p>\n

Jackson Slater Scouting Report<\/a><\/p>\n

Defense
\n\"\"Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCLA defensive lineman Oluwafemi Oladejo (DL58) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
\nLB Oluwafemi Oladejo \u2013 53<\/p>\n

The talented EDGE rusher from Westwood has chosen the number 53 to kick things off, which is quite ironic as Mr. Monday Night himself announced his selection<\/a>. Keith Bulluck set the standard for every Titans linebacker wearing the number 53. Ernest Jones spent time wearing the number last season before he was traded to Seattle. Oladejo has quite a high standard to live up to.<\/p>\n

Oluwafemi Oladejo Scouting Report<\/a><\/p>\n

CB Marcus Harris \u2013 26<\/p>\n

Harris is a Cal cornerback who transitioned to 26 after wearing 5 in college for the Golden Bears and 2 for Idaho. Fellow 2025 draft classmate Elic Ayomanor<\/a> took 5. Running back Tyjae Spears has spoken for the number 2. The number 26 was last issued to Justin Hardee, a receiver\/special-teams ace who was waived during the offseason. Logan Ryan is the most famous Tennessee Titan who wore the number during his brief three-year stint on his way to winning two Super Bowls elsewhere.<\/p>\n

S Kevin Winston, Jr \u2013 23<\/p>\n

The Penn State safety receives 23 to begin his pro career since standout nickel corner Roger McCreary occupies his college number (21). Tre Avery wore the 23 last season and is no longer with the team after several subpar campaigns. Blaine Bishop made the number famous in Tennessee lore after starring for the franchise for nine seasons.<\/p>\n

Kevin Winston, Jr Scouting Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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