Post-combine full 7 round mock draft for the Tennessee Titans
A lot of things will change between now and the time the Tennessee Titans are on the clock in the 2019 NFL Draft. Free agency gets underway soon, which will likely alter some of the Titans' draft plans. And the Titans are still in the mix for controversial wide receiver Antonio Brown, which is another […]
A lot of things will change between now and the time the Tennessee Titans are on the clock in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Free agency gets underway soon, which will likely alter some of the Titans' draft plans.
And the Titans are still in the mix for controversial wide receiver Antonio Brown, which is another scenario that could severely affect Tennessee's draft plans.
But for now, based on some of the Titans' team needs and the performances of players at the combine, I think I can make some reasonable mock draft selections for Tennessee (though I doubt Jon Robinson will be calling me up to offer me a job anytime soon).
Here's how I think the Titans' 2019 draft, barring any trades, could work out.
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1.19 — AJ Brown — WR — Ole Miss
There's no doubt the Titans could use another wide receiver to pair with Corey Davis. Taywan Taylor and Tajae Sharpe are both solid players, but I think it's clear that neither should be relied on as a true No. 2 wide receiver.
I also think it's pretty obvious that Marcus Mariota needs another offensive weapon.
The Titans could elect to trade their first round pick for Antonio Brown, but that's a very fluid situation with other teams also in the mix.
As for AJ Brown, his draft stock is kind of all over the place. Bleacher Report's latest post-combine mock draft has the former Ole Miss standout going No. 17 overall to the Cleveland Browns. USA Today, however, has Brown falling to the second round.
With Brown's skill set, I think he's a first round pick. He's a great route runner, he's physical and he has pretty good speed (4.49 in the 40 yard dash).
Brown produced at a high level during his last two seasons as a Rebel, catching 160 passes for over 2,500 yards. He also scored 17 touchdowns his last two seasons in Oxford.
We know Jon Robinson values production and Brown certainly produced at a high level in the SEC.
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2.51 — Chase Winovich — EDGE — Michigan
Another huge position of need for the Titans is at edge rusher, thanks to the retirement of Brian Orakpo and the impending departure of Derrick Morgan (free agency).
While I think it's highly likely the Titans will add a pass rusher in free agency, I still think they'll look to add one in the draft.
Chase Winovich is a player who has mostly been viewed as a late second round or third round drat pick. But he had a solid combine performance, so there's a chance he could get selected before the Titans' pick in the second round.
If by some chance Winovich is still available at the 51st overall pick, then Tennessee should absolutely scoop him up. Winovich is a "high motor" player who compiled 43 tackles for loss and 18.5 sacks over his final three seasons at Michigan.
I don't necessarily think Winovich is a future Pro-Bowl pass rusher, but I do think he can be an under-the-radar player who has a big impact for the Titans' defense (if they draft him).
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3.83 — Ryan Finley — QB — NC State
This is a bit of a wild card pick, but I think it makes sense (otherwise I wouldn't be making it).
Marcus Mariota is the guy in 2019, there's no arguments about that. But beyond 2019, well that's one of the main storylines heading into the season for the Titans.
Tennessee has a major decision on their hands at the end of the season. Either they extend Mariota, or they decide he's not their franchise quarterback and they move on.
If that ends up being the case, it'll mean starting over, because it's unlikely the Titans are finding their next franchise quarterback via free agency.
I think it would be wise to go ahead and select a quarterback in the middle rounds of this year's draft. If Mariota doesn't get extended, then at least the Titans aren't starting totally from scratch in 2020. That's not to say I think Finley is a future stud, I don't think anyone has the secret to properly evaluating quarterbacks.
But at 6-foot-4, Finley has the requisite size to be a NFL quarterback. He also has a solid history of production at the collegiate level.
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4.115 — Josh Oliver — TE — San Jose State
Delanie Walker isn't getting any younger, and I'm not sure if Jonnu Smith is capable of stepping up and being the Titans' No. 1 tight end.
There's a chance the Titans could take a tight end in the first round, but it's also very likely both of the Iowa tight ends (TJ Hockenson and Noah Fant) are gone by the time Tennessee makes a selection.
Josh Oliver is an intriguing player to me. He's a physical blocker and he's a smooth pass catcher. He also had a pretty solid combine.
Oliver caught 56 passes for 709 yards and four touchdowns as a senior at San Jose State.
Sitting behind Walker for a couple of years could be an ideal situation for Oliver.
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5.147 — Nate Davis — OG — Charlotte
Nate Davis projects as a borderline starter in the NFL, which is pretty much what teams are hoping to get in the later rounds (with the occasional diamond in the rough).
The Titans can absolutely use some offensive line depth/help. Davis has a reputation as a strong run blocker with the ability to become a better pass blocker.
And he definitely has the attitude to be a nasty NFL player.
There's a chance Davis could go late in the fourth round. But if he falls to the fifth round, the Titans should absolutely not pass him up.
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7.211 — Porter Gustin — EDGE — USC
Porter Gustin is a player who would likely be higher on team's draft boards if he wasn't so injury prone.
The former USC Trojan has played in only 10 games the last two seasons due to injury. But when he's on the field, he's a very productive player.
And he proved at the combine that aside from his injury history, he's absolutely a NFL player.
Seventh round selections are all about upside. Gustin shouldn't be a seventh round pick, but his injury history makes him a huge gamble.
I think the Titans should gamble on the talented linebacker/edge rusher. Even if Gustin misses some games in the NFL, he'll still give the Titans some solid production.
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