Although he was left out in the cold during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Will Levis didn’t have to wait long to hear his name called after he was selected with the 33rd pick of the draft by the Tennessee Titans.
The Arizona Cardinals initially had the No. 33 pick for the draft, but the Titans made the trade after swapping their second round pick at No. 41, their third round at No. 72 and a third-round pick in 2024.
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With Levis now headed to the Titans, it makes the AFC South’s quarterback situation even more intriguing.
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