Position groups Titans fans should watch during the 2023 NFL Combine

Taking a look at three position groups that Tennessee Titans fans should keep an eye on during the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.

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The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine is upon us, and as players begin arriving in Indianapolis, the football world now directs their attention to the upcoming week of workouts, meetings, drills, and exams.

For Tennessee Titans fans, the next week will be all about keeping an eye on all of the prospects that could fill a need if selected with the 11th pick in the draft.

Here are the primary position groups that Titans fans should keep an eye on during the 2023 NFL Combine.

1. QUARTERBACKS

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) warms up before the Iron Bowl game with Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

The Titans will be one of many teams keeping an intent eye on the incoming quarterback class during the combine. With the uncertainty surrounding Ryan Tannehill and Tennessee's future at quarterback, it's not inconceivable that the Titans could land a QB in the first round of the 2023 draft.

But which QB will rise to the top this week and be the first quarterback off the board?

Alabama's Bryce Young seems to be the odds on favorite, but Ohio State's C.J. Stroud and Kentucky's Will Levis could also make their case if they show out this week. The dark horse of the group is still former Florida Gators QB Anthony Richardson, who seems to be flying up draft boards.

Richardson originally opened at +10000 to be the first overall pick on most sportsbooks. Then just over one week ago, BetMGM listed Richardson as +4000, and today, his odds are all the way down to +700.

Keep an eye on all of the top quarterbacks during this year's combine. The Titans could still trade up for a prospect they fall in love with, or sit back and bide time at 11th overall in case one of the big names falls out of the Top 10.

2. OFFENSIVE LINE

Northwestern Wildcats offensive lineman Peter Skoronski (77) prepares to block against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

The Titans' biggest need on paper is still rebuilding the team's offensive line. LT Taylor Lewan has officially been released, RG Nate Davis is an unrestricted free agent, and C Ben Jones is unlikely to return for 2023. With that in mind, the incoming offensive line prospects will be fascinating to watch in this year's combine.

There is no "slam dunk" offensive line prospect in the 2023 Draft Class. Between Northwestern OT Peter Skoronski, Ohio State OT Paris Johnson Jr., and others, evaluators have varying opinions about which lineman will be the first taken in this year's draft.

Skoronski will need to show teams that he has what it takes to stick at tackle in the NFL despite concerns over his arm length and size. Johnson is hoping to showcase his size, strength, and athleticism in testing to cement his spot at the top of the group.

Darnell Wright, Broderick Jones, O'Cyrus Torrence, and Dawand Jones could also rise fast and land in the first round if they shine in Indy.

3. WIDE RECEIVERS

TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsAlabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) warms up before the Iron Bowl game with Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

There's no question that the Titans could use another weapon (or two) to pair alongside WR Treylon Burks in their offense, but many evaluators have doubts about this wide receiver class as a whole.

Tennessee will need to assess whether or not there is a wide receiver talent in this group that is worth selecting as high as 11th overall.

TCU WR Quentin Johnston, USC WR Jordan Addison, Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Tennessee WR Jalin Hyatt are all projected first round talents, but each have major concerns about their ceiling at the next level or health.

All four of those wide receivers will have a chance to remove all doubt from interested teams with good showings at the combine.

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