Titans: Latest mock draft is a unique dream scenario for Tennessee
It's late march in the NFL. Accordingly, mock draft season is officially in effect. On many platforms, you'll see daily mock drafts for this year's NFL draft. For the Tennessee Titans, it is a vital one for their roster's future outlook. In Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock draft, the most intriguing selection for the Titans […]
It's late march in the NFL. Accordingly, mock draft season is officially in effect. On many platforms, you'll see daily mock drafts for this year's NFL draft. For the Tennessee Titans, it is a vital one for their roster's future outlook.
In Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock draft, the most intriguing selection for the Titans isn't even their pick. In actuality, it's the pick (and trade) by the Indianapolis Colts.
The Colts traded up to the third overall pick to select Kentucky quarterback Will Levis.
Kiper Jr. explained the move by the Colts.
Is it possible Ballard likes either Levis or Anthony Richardson as his top passer in this class? Yes, absolutely. In that case, this could be a win-win deal for both teams. The bottom line is the Colts have a solid roster, but they're not going to win without better quarterback play. Barring a dramatic trade for Lamar Jackson — which would cost two first-round picks — they should move up to ensure they get Levis. Levis, a 6-foot-4 QB with a huge arm who played in a pro-style offense at Kentucky, had an inconsistent 2022 season. He didn't play with elite talent, though, and he forced too many throws at times. Indianapolis has the playmakers to help him out as a rookie. New coach Shane Steichen helped Jalen Hurts take a massive leap for the Eagles, and he should be excited to coach up another high-ceiling player.
High-ceiling is one way to put it for Levis. He is an extremely risky prospect at QB, and the Colts would be taking a dangerous swing for their staff and front office. If he didn't work out, changes would probably have to be made.
For the Titans, it would prevent any chance of them trading up and drafting Levis. That's a good thing.
The Titans offense needs a different type of quarterback of the future than the UK QB. Ryan Tannehill probably isn't the answer past this season, but Levis is unlikely to be that for the Titans, either.
Levis is almost assuredly going in the top ten of this year's draft – for whatever reason. As a prospect, he is not nearly as proven as C.J. Stroud or Bryce Young.
In comparison to Florida's Anthony Richardson, Levis shares many of the same inconsistencies as Richardson and has less of the physical attributes that make the UF QB an exciting prospect for many.
Levis is a competitor, and he showed flashes of deep-ball ability and escapability at Kentucky. That being said, his flaws are fairly glaring and concerning for the rise to the NFL level.
If the Titans cannot make a move up for Stroud or Young, they should probably just attack another massive need in the first round.
