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Yahoo
24-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Only one Tennessee Titans player is set to attend the 2025 Tight End University
While many Tennessee Titans are busy working out on their own in preparation for training camp, word came out on Monday that one of their rookies was invited to take part in some special training activities. Rookie tight end Gunnar Helm was invited and will attend the 2025 Tight End University. The three-day event, founded by tight ends George Kittle, Travis Kelce, and Greg Olsen in 2021, brings together different members of the tight end fraternity for an immersive training summit that focuses on every aspect of the tight end position. Advertisement For Helm, this period should help him as he transitions into the NFL after a successful college career. During the camp, players will not only have the opportunity to get to know each other, but they will also participate in film study sessions, on-field drills, and off-field bonding activities. Not to mention being able to pick the brains of some of the retired legends that helped shape the position into what it is today. Helm is one of the tight ends who will be in attendance, and the only member of the Titans' tight end room who will be there this season. This breaks a two-year streak made by starter Chig Okonkwo, who had attended the events before the 2023 and 2024 seasons. This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Only one Titans player is set to attend the 2025 Tight End University
USA Today
24-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Only one Tennessee Titans player is set to attend the 2025 Tight End University
While many Tennessee Titans are busy working out on their own in preparation for training camp, word came out on Monday that one of their rookies was invited to take part in some special training activities. Rookie tight end Gunnar Helm was invited and will attend the 2025 Tight End University. The three-day event, founded by tight ends George Kittle, Travis Kelce, and Greg Olsen in 2021, brings together different members of the tight end fraternity for an immersive training summit that focuses on every aspect of the tight end position. For Helm, this period should help him as he transitions into the NFL after a successful college career. During the camp, players will not only have the opportunity to get to know each other, but they will also participate in film study sessions, on-field drills, and off-field bonding activities. Not to mention being able to pick the brains of some of the retired legends that helped shape the position into what it is today. Helm is one of the tight ends who will be in attendance, and the only member of the Titans' tight end room who will be there this season. This breaks a two-year streak made by starter Chig Okonkwo, who had attended the events before the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Titans' Rookie Turns Heads With Performance at Minicamp
Titans' Rookie Turns Heads With Performance at Minicamp originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Tennessee Titans made several major changes this offseason under new general manager Mike Borgonzi. The longtime Kansas City Chiefs executive has seen success first-hand, and he overhauled the Titans' roster in his first year at the helm. Advertisement While rookie quarterback Cam Ward is the headliner of Tennessee's new additions ahead of the 2025 NFL season, the Titans also added a handful of exciting pass-catchers for the young signal-caller. Not only did Borgonzi sign veteran wideouts Tyler Lockett and Van Jefferson before the 2025 NFL Draft, but he drafted two wide receivers and a tight end in the fourth round. Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm (84).Steve Roberts-Imagn Images While drafted wide receivers Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor have garnered much of the hype throughout OTAs, it was actually rookie tight end Gunnar Helm who drew attention at Tuesday's mandatory minicamp. "Ward had a BEAUTIFUL throw up the seam to Gunnar Helm," Parker Kelley wrote. "Helm mossed the linebacker who was in coverage." Advertisement "GUNNAR HELM WILL BE TE1!!" TicTacTitans posted. "I think Gunnar Helm is going to be good. Really good," a fan said. "You heard it here first." Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm (84).Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "Gunnar Helm continues to convert on contested catches, looked good," JT Ruhnke added. "GUNNAR HELM!!!!" TicTacTitans chimed in. "I told y'all he is gonna be TE1 in snaps this season. Total package!!" "He's gonna start sooner rather than later," one fan responded. Helm played collegiately at Texas and was taken with the No. 120 overall pick in this year's draft. While it will be an uphill battle to outperform veteran tight end Chig Okonkwo this offseason, the young player is clearly making strides. Advertisement He was Quinn Ewers' top target for the Longhorns over the last several seasons, and he caught 60 passes for 786 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior at Texas. Ward will certainly need a variety of offensive pieces to rely on as a rookie, and he may have already found one in Helm. Related: Titans Receive Promising Jeffery Simmons Update on Tuesday Related: Titans HC Brian Callahan Puts L'Jarius Sneed on Notice Amid Prolonged Absence This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Titans rookie Gunnar Helm is making a good first impression
Titans rookie Gunnar Helm is making a good first impression Over the last few weeks, NFL fans have gotten a preview of what the future holds with rookie minicamps. That has given many former Longhorns opportunities to connect with their new teammates. That includes Gunnar Helm, who is expected to be an important part of the Titans' future. While Helm isn't guaranteed to start, that could change quickly. The Titans' current starter at tight end is Chig Okonkwo, who has one year left on his deal. If he departs in free agency following the upcoming season, the Titans have a solid young option to turn to in the former Longhorn. As Helm hasn't gotten used to a new system, he has been busy asking questions so that he can do whatever is needed to help the team. "I talked to a lot of NFL vets throughout this process, throughout the combine, post-combine, post-Pro Day about just what to expect," Helm said via team reporter Jim Wyatt. "All of them kind of said the same thing: The biggest difference from college to the National Football League is not only the speed, but it's really attention to detail. It's all mental at this level, so just grasping the new playbook and figuring out the concepts. … The chemistry, the timing all of it, just kind of falls back on that mental piece." While Helm's curiosity has been a welcome sign, it is no surprise. During his time at Texas, the Colorado native improved every year. That paid off during his final season when he set career highs in catches with 60 and receiving yards with 786. Following his breakout season, the Titans made him a fourth-round pick. As excitement builds for the future, Helm's debut is inching closer by the day. He will make his NFL debut on September seventh when the Titans face the Denver Broncos.
USA Today
10-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tennessee Titans come to terms with fourth-round pick Gunnar Helm
Tennessee Titans come to terms with fourth-round pick Gunnar Helm The Tennessee Titans have been busy making headway with their rookie draft class. Days after coming to terms with five of their selections from the 2025 NFL draft, Tennessee came to terms with fourth-round tight end Gunnar Helm on his four-year contract. Helm is an experienced tight end who seemed to fall in the draft after a disappointing pre-draft process. His lack of measurables carried more weight than his on-field performance throughout his college career. As a sure-handed receiver, his production against SEC competition showed more than his eventual draft slot. Over his four-year career, Helm saw action in 54 games with 26 starts at the University of Texas. During his time with the Longhorns, he recorded 79 receptions for 1,022 yards and nine touchdowns. He finished 2024 as a second-team All-SEC performer and a John Mackey Award semifinalist. Helm joins Kevin Winston Jr., Elic Ayomanor, Jackson Slater, Marcus Harris, and Kalel Mullings as draft picks who have signed their rookie contracts before the start of OTAs. That leaves first overall pick Miami quarterback Cam Ward, second-round pick UCLA outside linebacker Oluwafemi Oladejo, and fourth-round pick Florida wide receiver Chimere Dike as unsigned draft choices.
