Tennessee Titans address a big need in the third round of 2022 NFL Draft
The Tennessee Titans could've selected a quarterback in the third round such as Malik Willis or Desmond Ridder. Instead, Tennessee went the safe route and elected to address a need. With the No. 69 overall pick in the third round, the Titans drafted Ohio State offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere. Here's the scouting report on Petit-Frere […]
The Tennessee Titans could've selected a quarterback in the third round such as Malik Willis or Desmond Ridder.
Instead, Tennessee went the safe route and elected to address a need.
With the No. 69 overall pick in the third round, the Titans drafted Ohio State offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere.
Here's the scouting report on Petit-Frere from NFL.com:
Talented, athletic left tackle prospect who needs more time to develop before he's ready for next-level edge attacks. Petit-Frere possesses clutch strength and mirror quickness in pass pro but is soft on his edges, which will be identified and attacked until his play strength and hand-fighting improve. His inability to stalemate stronger players with consistency is a real concern in any scheme. He has plus play traits at a high-priority position but erratic reps against Michigan's power and Penn State's quickness generate a "buyer beware" label on a high-floor, low-ceiling left tackle with Day 2 value.
The Titans needed to draft an offensive tackle after releasing veteran Rodger Saffold earlier this offseason.
Tennessee currently has Dillon Radunz penciled in as the starting right tackle.
Petit-Frere should be able to immediately compete with Radunz for that starting spot. If he doesn't win the job as a rookie, he could still be the Titans' long-term answer at right tackle.
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