Three Titans players with their stock on the rise after Baltimore
NOTE: Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis was analyzed in a separate article, so he was not included in this group. 1. RB Hassan Haskins While rushing for only 19 yards at 3.2 yards per carry, Titans rookie running back Hassan Haskins had a strong game in Baltimore. The Michigan product caught 3 passes out of […]
NOTE: Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis was analyzed in a separate article, so he was not included in this group.
1. RB Hassan Haskins
While rushing for only 19 yards at 3.2 yards per carry, Titans rookie running back Hassan Haskins had a strong game in Baltimore.
The Michigan product caught 3 passes out of the backfield, totaling 29 receiving yards. He also had a 14-yard reception called back because of an offensive pass interference on TE Briley Moore.
Haskins was hardly ever used in the passing game during his time at Michigan, but he certainly impressed with his hands on Thursday night.
According to Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, the rookie's effort on special teams (recorded a special teams tackle) also helped him stand out.
2. S Theo Jackson
I've been high on Theo Jackson for quite some time now, but finally watching Jackson succeed in game action is still validating
Jackson grew up in the Nashville area, attending Overton High School before relocating to Knoxville to play for the Tennessee Volunteers.
After being drafted in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Titans, Jackson made a really positive first impression on Titans fans and coaches with his performance on Thursday night.
Jackson recorded six tackles in the first against the Ravens, with many of them coming in the open field on second or third down.
He was quick to the ball, especially in the flats, and versatile enough to mix into man coverage against bigger targets. He seems to be comfortable just about anywhere on the field.
3. OLB David Anenih
Outside linebacker David Anenih signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent this summer after spending five years at the University of Houston.
In Anenih's senior campaign with the Cougars, he recorded five sacks and 10 tackles for loss in 14 games.
Fighting for a roster spot and a chance to prove himself in Baltimore on Thursday night, Anenih managed to become the highlight of the Titans defensive efforts, recording four tackles, two sacks, and forcing one fumble on a strip sack.
Anenih's sacks came on back to back plays in the fourth quarter:
I thought Anenih got off the line great in his reps last night, and got around the corner to apply pressure to Ravens QB's when nobody else on the Titans defense would.
This is just step one towards earning a Titans roster spot, but first impressions mean a lot, and I'd imagine Anenih has landed himself a lot more opportunity to make plays moving forward.
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