Once considered a top NFL prospect, Will Levis got drafted in 2023, but following his performance in 2024, Head Coach and team management are looking for his replacement. Titans are looking for his substitute or shall go after a player in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Will Levis, the Football Quarterback for the Tennessee Titans, transitioned from the University of Kentucky to the NFL.
Tennessee Titans drafted the 26-year-old QB as the 33rd pick in the 2nd round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
However, after a year of stint, the rumors and odds of him leaving the NFL team appear to be increasing in 2025.
From being a three-star recruit in High School and a top NFL prospect, Will was benched by the Titans on December 15.
Though Will Levis is under contract with the Titans until 2026, if the management wants, his journey could end.
The rumors of him exiting the Tennessee Titans peaked in late 2024 and even continue in 2025.
Will Levis Played Just 15 Games At Penn State, Yet Became A Starting QB At Kentucky In 2021
1999-born quarterback William Donovan Levis’ played for two colleges before going pro in 2023 with the Tennessee Titans.
Before his collegiate career, he played at Xavier High School in Middletown, where he grew up as a young athlete.
During high school, Will completed over 2,793 passing yards, and 27 passing touchdowns.
Reports suggest that the young lad set records as a senior with his outstanding stats.
Besides stats, he earned awards and honors and was named on Second Team Walter Camp All-Connecticut and even got selected on the CHSCA Top 25 list.
After high school, he committed to the Pennsylvania State University; however, his first two years didn’t go as expected.
In the 2018 and 2019 seasons, Will remained benched as the backup of Sean Clifford.
Those two hard years taught him even more and after making his first start in 2019, he didn’t see back.
Over his three-year stint with the Penn State Nittany Lions, he played 15 games, with increased time in 2020.
In 15 games, he completed 61 in 102 passes attempted, gaining 644 yards by passing.
Will’s time at Penn State can be characterized as average, but it was when he displayed initial potential.
After three inconsistent years, the QB transferred to Kentucky in 2021 where he became a starting quarterback.
In his first season, the athlete led the Wildcats with fascinating statistics. Staring in all 13 games, Levis completed 233 of 353 passes with 66% pass completion from total.
He ran over 2827 yards with 24 touchdowns and 13 touchdowns. His dual-threat capabilities were visible in early 2021, from his 9 rushing touchdowns.
In the final year of his college career, he played 11 games, completing 185 passes with 19 touchdowns.
Moreover, he left the college for the 2023 NFL Draft with a record of 17 wins and 7 losses as a starter.
Though Will Levis went undrafted in the first round, the Tennessee Titans with the 33rd overall pick the following day.
Quarterback Will Levis’ Position in Titans Remains In Doubt Following His Underwhelming Season
Recently, the odds of Will Levis moving out of Titans seem to rise. Following his underwhelming performance in his second season, the Head Coach saw some options in 2024.
Will threw 1,916 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions over 11 starts. The team management expected much from the quarterback.
His inconsistency with turnovers has created doubts in the minds of management and the team followers.
With the 2025 NFL date approaching, reports suggest that Levis might get a other few opportunities before the Titans look for a successor.
If the Titans decide to draft a new quarterback or sign a veteran, they may even look to trade the quarterback.
There have been talks in the past few days that Miami’s Cam Ward could be the replacement QB. His 43 TDs have impressed many NFL teams.
Apart from career fluctuations, the athlete earns millions and is under a $9.5 million contract with the Tennessee Titans.
The contract remains until 2026 with an average salary of $2.3 million, including a $3.9 million signing bonus.
Unfortunately, the exact net worth of the Titans in doubt QB remains off the public domain as of 2025.
Additional Information
- Levis’ father, Mike, played football at Denison University and mother, Beth Kelly, was a soccer player at Yalae.
- His grandfather served as the head coach of three college teams.
- The Titans QB has three younger siblings, Kelley, Jilllian and Claire.
