Nashville, TN – May 3, 2025In a striking post-draft move that has sent ripples through the NFL, the Tennessee Titans have made headlines by awarding an undrafted free agent (UDFA) a massive $245,000 guaranteed contract — one of the largest sums ever given to an undrafted rookie. The bold gesture highlights the Titans’ aggressive push to lock in priority talent after the 2025 NFL Draft.
The player, whose identity is expected to be officially announced following the completion of rookie minicamps, was reportedly a high-priority target for multiple teams during the UDFA signing frenzy that typically follows the draft. To fend off competition and ensure the young talent landed in Nashville, the Titans offered a financial package more commonly seen with late-round draft picks.
Sources close to the situation suggest the deal includes a $50,000 signing bonus and $195,000 in base salary guarantees — a highly unusual move for an undrafted rookie, but one that signals the Titans’ belief in the player’s potential.
General Manager Ran Carthon has been vocal about the franchise’s intention to rebuild its roster with smart, calculated risks and high-upside acquisitions. “We’re always looking for talent, regardless of how or when a player enters the league,” Carthon said in a press release Friday. “If we believe someone can help this football team win, we’ll do what it takes to bring them in.”
The decision underscores a growing trend in the NFL, where teams are increasingly viewing UDFAs as valuable assets rather than afterthoughts. While the draft remains the focal point of offseason roster building, post-draft signings can often yield hidden gems — players like Tony Romo, Arian Foster, and more recently, Puka Nacua, all went undrafted yet became major contributors.
The Titans’ willingness to invest so heavily in an undrafted player reflects their confidence in the scouting and evaluation work done ahead of and during the draft process. It also indicates that the player in question was likely high on their draft board but slipped through due to positional needs, injuries, or other mitigating factors.
Titans head coach Brian Callahan echoed that sentiment. “Sometimes, talent falls through the cracks,” he said. “This is a player we had our eye on for a long time. When we realized he wasn’t going to be selected, we knew we had to act fast and make a strong offer.”
The move has energized Titans fans, many of whom are eager to see the fresh wave of talent infused into a team seeking to return to playoff contention. As rookie minicamps begin and the competition for roster spots heats up, all eyes will be on this high-profile undrafted signee to see if he can live up to the investment.
With training camp just a few months away, the Titans have made it clear: they’re not just chasing talent — they’re willing to pay for it, no matter where it’s found.
