PFF names Stanford WR Elic Ayomanor as best Day 2 pick for Tennessee Titans
PFF names Stanford WR Elic Ayomanor as best Day 2 pick for Tennessee Titans
Most of the hype surrounding the 2025 NFL draft is centered on the first day, when all of the big names come off the board, and rabid football fans get that rush of emotion when their teams make a pick. But championship teams aren't built in just one round; the entire draft is the difference between being a contender or a bottom-feeder.
The Tennessee Titans have a lot of work to do once they make their pick No.1 overall. Plus, their draft is complicated by not having a third-round selection after they dealt it away in 2024 for cornerback L'Jarius Sneed. The Titans have needs across the board and have a long wait between picks.
Tennessee has to make its second-round pick count, and Pro Football Focus (PFF) believes that a wide receiver is the best Day 2 fit.
Tennessee Titans
Prospect to target: WR Elic Ayomanor, Stanford
Should none of the first-round talents at receiver slide to Round 2, the Titans still can attack the position with a savvy route runner in the form of Ayomanor, who separated at a 71st-percentile rate in 2024. He has a diverse release package and knowledge base that will allow him to excel as an X receiver next to Calvin Ridley.
If you follow Titans Wire, you know that Ayomanor has been a consistent target in the second round of our mock drafts for many reasons, but primarily because of his value compared to those available in our simulations.
Ayomanor can walk in and instantly upgrade their receiving corps. He is a complete wide receiver who has the size, speed, and overall skill set that would be a perfect complement to Calvin Ridley. A big receiver, he has enough speed to threaten teams deep while being a constant red-zone threat.
Ayomanor may have to work on his drops, but he comes into the NFL ready and is one of the easier players to project.
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