Titans draft WR Nic Anderson to arm Cam Ward's offense

Second-round pick adds speed to Tennessee passing attack.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 241 min read

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Second-round pick adds speed to Tennessee passing attack. Video

What happened: The Tennessee Titans selected Oklahoma WR Nic Anderson in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday. SportsCenter highlighted Anderson as Cam Ward's 'newest weapon' in a viral clip of their early connection during rookie minicamp prep. Anderson, a 6'4" deep threat, joins Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd in the WR room.

Why it matters: Bolsters Titans' aerial attack amid Ward's Year 2 development, potentially elevating them in AFC South playoff race. Improves over/under totals for Ward's passing yards; historically, elite QB-WR duos boost completion rates by 5-7%.

By the numbers: Titans 2025 record: 9-8 (missed playoffs). Ward 2025 stats: 3,842 pass yds, 24 TD, 12 INT. Anderson college: 1,026 yds, 12 TD (2025). Titans SB (pre-draft). No injury history on Anderson.

What to watch: Watch Titans rookie minicamp next week for Ward-Anderson chemistry. Monitor trade rumors for veteran CB to counter upgraded offense.

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@SportsCenter Apr 23, 9:07 PM ET

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