The Tennessee Titans have done an excellent job of building their roster over the last few seasons, but it’s easy to forget how much is still unknown about this team. This article will present a mock draft with my second-round thoughts on what I believe the Titans should do going into next year.
In this four-round Tennessee Titans mock draft, the team selects all offensive players in the first four rounds.
The Titans enter the NFL draft after winning the AFC regular-season title last season despite playing without their greatest player, Derrick Henry, for the most of the season. Mike Vrabel’s Coach of the Year performance, the league’s sixth-best defense, and quarterback Ryan Tannehill’s game management were key in the team’s success.
This formula, as excellent as it was throughout the regular season, failed miserably in the playoffs. The Titans were defeated 19-16 by the Cincinnati Bengals in their debut game. In that game, Tannehill threw three interceptions and the offense only mustered 220 passing yards.
That’s why, in our Tennessee Titans mock draft, offensive is so important.
Mock Draft 1.0 for the Tennessee Titans
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The Titans spent the majority of their time in Sportscasting.com’s most recent mock draft addressing their offensive problems, but not all of it. This was how the mock looked:
- Zion Johnson, OG, Boston College, 1st round, No. 26 overall
- Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State, 3rd round, No. 90 overall
- Cordale Flott, CB, LSU, 4th round, No. 131 overall
- Danny Gray, WR, SMU, 4th round, No. 143 overall
The NFL draft in 2022 is only a few days away, and selection boards have shifted since then. That means in our Tennessee Titans mock draft 2.0, the franchise will need to shake things up a little to obtain the greatest value.
Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn State, 1st round, No. 26 overall
The Tennessee Titans would gladly choose one of the top offensive guards, Zion Johnson or Kenyon Green, if they were available at No. 26 in this mock draft. Unfortunately, that is not the case, thus Jahan Dotson of Penn State will start for Nashville.
The AFC is now locked in an arms race, and the Titans must find a way to stay up. They already had A.J. Brown, a top-ten wide receiver, and added Robert Woods in the summer. Woods, on the other hand, is coming off an ACL injury and isn’t sure when he’ll be ready.
At 5-foot-11, 178 pounds, and 4.43 seconds, Dotson is a dynamic playmaker. He can play both inside and outside and is a danger to hit a home run on any given play. In college, teams were able to strategize against Dotson, but he still had 91 receptions for 1,182 yards and 13 touchdowns. Consider what he’ll be able to do when defenders must also contend with Brown and Woods.
Cade Otton, TE, Washington, 3rd round, No. 90 overall
Because of the Julio Jones trade last season, the Titans don’t have a second-round selection this year. In this Tennessee Titans mock draft, it means the club no longer has a chance at the top tight end, Trey McBride. Cade Otton of Washington, on the other hand, is a wonderful consolation prize.
Otton is a 6-foot-5, 347-pound offensive lineman who spent four seasons with the Washington Huskies. In college, he caught 91 passes for 1,026 yards and nine touchdowns. This isn’t outstanding output, but the squad battled with QB troubles this season following a strong sophomore year.
Otton has all of the physical attributes required to succeed as an NFL tight end. He’s swift and has strong straight-line speed. He’s also a great route runner with steady hands. He’s also a capable blocker for the position, something the Titans will welcome given their reliance on the run.
Jamaree Salyer, OL, Georgia, 4th round, No. 131 overall
In this Tennessee Titans mock draft, the club uses its first two selections to aid Ryan Tannehill with weapons. With the next pair, it’s time to provide some more protection up front for the beleaguered quarterback. Jamaree Salyer, a Georgia offensive lineman, is the first to do it.
Salyer played tackle in college, but he projects as a guard in the NFL at 6-foot-3, 321 pounds with 33 5/8-inch arms. He could, however, play right tackle at the next level, and the Titans, alas and behold, have a need for both.
Salyer is erratic, but he’s a winner with legitimate NFL size. At worst, he should be a top-tier backup capable of filling in at any offensive line position in a pinch. He has the potential to be a strong starter with the correct development.
Andrew Stueber, OL, Michigan, 4th round, No. 143 overall
In Round 4 of this Tennessee Titans mock draft, the offensive lineman keep rolling as the club selects Andrew Stueber of Michigan. Like Jamaree Salyer, the 6-foot-7, 325-pound Wolverine has a shot to play guard or right tackle at the next level.
Stueber is a good run and pass blocker, but he can improve his pass blocking, particularly when facing strong rushers off the edge. With his stature and talent, he may potentially serve as an excellent swing tackle or backup guard.
Protecting Tannehill, who is under contract for at least one more season, is crucial, and selecting O-line depth with two fourth-round selections will be crucial for the Titans’ offense in 2022.
Sports Reference provided all stats.
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