The 2nd and 3rd rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft concluded on Friday night, while rounds 4-7 wrap up on Saturday. Let’s provide a summary of who the Titans drafted and where the Vols players ended up going.
Titans Day 2 & 3 Picks
Round 2, No. 52: Oluwafemi Oladejo, LB, UCLA. 2024 Stats: 57 tackles, 13.5 TFLs, 4.5 sacks. Summary: Oladejo’s sideline-to-sideline speed and 82.4 PFF coverage grade bolster Tennessee’s linebacker corps, weak after ranking 28th in run defense (141.2 yards per game). His instincts suit 3-4 schemes, but limited pass-rush polish needs development.
Round 3, No. 82: Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State. 2024 Stats: 3 games, 13 tackles, 1 FFs. Summary: Talented but relatively inexperienced due to a season-ending injury in 2024. Winston has NFL size and traits but is lacking in the instincts and recognition column on the back end. He’s much better when he’s engaged and playing forward, where his play strength and consistency as a tackler stands out.
Round 4, No. 103: Chimere Dike, WR, Florida. 2024 Stats: 42 receptions, 783 yards, 2 TDs. Summary: Dike’s deep route ability and 4.42 speed complement Calvin Ridley, giving Cam Ward some additional deep-threat options. His slot versatility adds depth, but modest size limits contested-catch ability.
Round 4, No. 120: Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas. 2024 Stats: 60 receptions, 786 yards, 7 TDs. Summary: Helm’s reliable hands and 6-foot-5 frame upgrade Tennessee’s TE group. Set school single-season record for a TE. His blocking needs work to maximize run-game impact.
Round 4, No. 136: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford. 2024 Stats: 63 receptions, 831 yards, 6 TDs. Summary: Ayomanor’s 6-foot-2 frame and precise routes add depth to Tennessee’s WR room that was badly needed. He lacks suddenness & burst out of his breaks, but he does a good job with stemming coverage out of corner/slant routes.
Round 5, No. 167: Jackson Slater, OG, Sacramento State. 2024 Stats: 9 starts, 88.2 pass-block rating per PFF, 0 sacks allowed. Summary: Slater’s 6-foot-3, 311-pound frame and FCS All-American status address Tennessee’s need for an offensive guard. His power suits gap schemes, but footwork needs NFL-level polish.
Round 6, No. 183: Marcus Harris, CB, California. 2024 Stats: 46 tackles, 2 INTs, 2 TFL, 1 FF. Summary: Harris’ 4.45 speed and zone coverage skills deepen Tennessee’s secondary. His 5-foot-11 frame suits slot roles, but his man coverage technique needs refinement.
Round 6, No. 188: Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan. 2024 Stats: 948 rushing yards, 12TDs, 5.1 YPC. Summary: Mullings is a big back and inside runner who plays the game with a level of disdain for the defense, using bend, balance and leg drive to move piles and break tackles. He runs with OK vision and feel for the blocking scheme, but he lacks open-field elusiveness.
Vols Day 2 & 3 Picks
Round 2, No. 63: Omar Norman-Lott, DT, Kansas City Chiefs. 2024 Stats: 18 tackles, 4 TFLs, 4 sacks. Summary: Norman-Lott’s quick first step disrupts backfields, fitting Kansas City’s aggressive front. His 291-pound frame leaving him somewhat undersized, but he plays with an attitude.
Round 4, No. 108: Donte Thornton, WR, Las Vegas Raiders. 2024 Stats: 26 receptions, 661 yards, 6 TDs. Summary: Thornton’s 6-foot-5 size and 4.45 speed create mismatches, ideal for Las Vegas’ vertical offense. The Raiders have historically loved drafting fast WRs.
Round 4, No. 126: Dylan Sampson, RB, Cleveland Browns. 2024 Stats: 1,491 rushing yards, 22 TDs. Summary: Sampson’s compact build and burst suit Cleveland’s zone scheme. A little surprising that the SEC rushing leader & offensive player of the year was not drafted earlier.