The Tennessee Titans selected Oluwafemi Oladejo with the 52nd pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The former UCLA outside linebacker joins first-round pick Cam Ward as a key addition to the team's roster.
Oladejo made a position change in 2024, moving from inside linebacker to edge rusher. In his first season playing off the edge, he recorded 13.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks.
Measuring 6-foot-3 and 259 pounds, Oluwafemi Oladejo possesses notable size for an edge defender. He adds depth to a defensive front that includes free agent signings Dre'Mont Jones and Lorenzo Carter, along with returning players like Arden Key.
Oladejo started his college career at California before transferring to UCLA. He was recognized as the defensive MVP of the 2025 Senior Bowl, where he registered two sacks.
The pick used to select Oluwafemi Oladejo was acquired by the Titans in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks. The Titans sent their original No. 35 pick to Seattle as part of the deal.
This selection follows the Titans using the No. 1 overall pick to draft quarterback Cam Ward from Miami. Ward was considered the top quarterback prospect in this year's class.
In his four years at UCLA, Oluwafemi Oladejo accumulated 240 tackles, six sacks, and 25 tackles for loss. Last season, in addition to his sacks, he totaled 19 hurries and seven quarterback hits while lining up at various spots along the defensive line.
After parting ways with Harold Landry, the Titans had a need for impact players on the edge. While Oladejo is expected to contribute, he provides versatility and speed that can pressure the quarterback and help defend against the run.
The Titans entered the draft with eight picks across seven rounds, though they did not hold a third-round selection due to the trade for cornerback L'Jarius Sneed. Additional picks were gained through trades involving linebackers Ernest Jones IV and Kenneth Murray Jr., and receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
The team finished the previous season with a 3-14 record, tied for the worst in the NFL, which secured them the top draft position. The offseason included adding veteran players such as offensive linemen Dan Moore Jr. and Kevin Zeitler, defensive lineman Dre'Mont Jones, and safety Xavier Woods.
