NASHVILLE – The Titans selected Texas tight end Gunnar Helm in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.
Helm, selected with the 120th overall pick, appeared in 54 games, with 25 starts, in his college career. He totaled 79 catches for 1,022 yards and nine in his college career.
Helm actually trained in Nashville at David Lipscomb leading up to the NFL Combine.
"When the phone call came, it is the best feeling in the world," Helm said. "I think I am landing in one of the best situations for myself. … Love the city of Nashville, so happy to be going back."
Helm has already heard from new Titans quarterback Cam Ward, who was the first overall pick of the draft.
"Oh my gosh, I am so excited," Helm said. "(Ward) already called me when I was on the phone with (the Titans), and I couldn't answer. He texted me right away. I am just super excited to get there, to get with him. I met him at the combine and he's just a great guy. I can tell he is a leader, very well spoken.
"I am super excited to hopefully be one of his targets."
Helm (6-5, 241) was a 2024 John Mackey Award semifinalist and a 2nd-Team All-SEC performer after leading the Longhorns with 60 receptions (5th among FBS TE) while finishing with 786 receiving yards (6th among FBS TE), and seven receiving touchdowns (T-5th among FBS TE).
The Titans selected Texas, TE Gunnar Helm in the fourth round of Saturday's 2025 NFL Draft. Helm was selected with the 120th overall pick.
Texas Longhorns tight end Gunnar Helm (85) carries the ball on a reception during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Dallas. Texas won 34-3. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Texas tight end Gunnar Helm (85) makes a catch over Kentucky defensive back Zion Childress (11) for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas tight end Gunnar Helm (85) catches a 19-yard touchdown pass ahead of Clemson cornerback Ashton Hampton (23) during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas tight end Gunnar Helm (85) looks to get by Texas A&M defensive back Dezz Ricks (10) after a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Texas running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) follows a block of tight end Gunnar Helm (85) for a first down run against Texas A&M during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Texas tight end Gunnar Helm (85) runs the ball against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Texas tight end Gunnar Helm (85) catches a pass for a touchdown against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas tight end Gunnar Helm (85) catches a pass for a touchdown against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas tight end Gunnar Helm (85) runs with the ball after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Texas tight end Gunnar Helm (85) scores a touchdown against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
