NASHVILLE — Ryan Tannehill is QB1 for the Tennessee Titans heading into the 2020 season but the man who will serve as his back-up remains unclear.

Both GM Jon Robinson and coach Mike Vrabel would be quick to remind those who question their team's quarterback depth that Logan Woodside of San Antonio Commanders fame still resides on their roster. The Toledo prospect has had plenty of time to learn offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's system despite an early injury de-railing his 2019. Breeding competition with a rookie, however, elevates everyone in that room.

On a conference call with NFL media Wednesday, ESPN's Mel Kiper, Jr. gave three names that the Titans could look to add in this year's NFL Draft for additional options under center. Get to know Day 3 quarterback prospects James Morgan, Cole McDonald and Steven Montez:

James Morgan – Florida International

Mel's Analysis: "James Morgan to me, from Florida International, is interesting. I like what he did – he's a transfer from Bowling Green. He's a 6-4, 230-pounder with nice arm. He can make the throws, and he moves well in the pocket. He's a guy who is very competitive, very smart, great football IQ, great kid, works hard, loves to study the game, very passionate about the game of football. I like the way James Morgan played, and you get him on Day 3. I think he's intriguing."

Morgan Quick Hits: Morgan graduated pre-law from Bowling Green and then took his athletic and academic talents down South to pursue his Masters in Public Administration from FIU. He started each of his 24 appearances for the Golden Panthers and found more on-field success in 2018 (9-4) than 2019 (6-7). Morgan did manage to finish his career at University Park with 5,375 passing yards and 40 career passing touchdowns. Both figures rank as the third-most in program history.

Moragn broke FIU's career records for pass efficiency with 143.4 and the program's career record for total yards per play with 7.16. His 7.9 yards per pass was is tied with Jamie Burke (2002-05) for the program best.

Cole McDonald – Hawaii

Mel's Analysis: "Cole McDonald from Hawaii has some arm talent and he made some really good throws on crossing routes and hit the smaller receivers in stride. So I would say the two that would are most interesting to me would be Morgan and McDonald."

McDonald Quick Hits: The Rainbow Warriors boast the best mascot among all FBS schools. Through three season with McDonald behind center, Hawaii experienced a significant uptick in the win-loss column, as well.

A finalist for this year's Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, McDonald started 12 games while coming off the bench to lead UH to wins over New Mexico, UNLV and Army in 2019. The California native completed 63.8 percent of his attempts for 4,135 yards and 33 touchdowns and ranked 3rd nationally in passing yards (4,135), No. 6 in total offense (322.7/gm), No. 7 in passing yards per game (295,4), No. 8 in passing TDs (33), and No. 9 in points responsible for (242). McDonald finished a top the Mountain West Conference as the leader in each of those five categories as well as passing efficiency (147.6).

The biggest disappointment, though, is the news that McDonald shaved off his blonde dreads.

Steven Montez – Colorado

Mel's Analysis: "Montez has a lot of talent at Colorado, but he's erratic in terms of consistency and decision making throwing the football with accuracy. So, I think Montez on talent, but you have a lot of coaching to do there, (and) Morgan I like as a late-rounder. If I had to rank those three, Morgan would be the guy for me and then McDonald and then Montez. Montez and McDonald basically have the same grade."

Montez Quick Hits: Mel Tucker's 14-month fling and back-to-back 5-7 seasons aside, Montez showed plenty of potential as the Buffalo's quarterback. His 61 touchdown passes are the most in Colorado's history and are only one of the 43 school records he holds as either a tie first or outright.

His 2019 touchdown to interception ratio of 15-10 is well below average but Montez did show improvement in some areas. As a senior, Montez completed 60-of-86 passes in the fourth quarter for 705 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions. His QBR in the fourth quarter is 154.0 this season compared to 100.7 last season. Gaudy passing numbers can fool anyone in today's college game but Montez's improved recognition in late-game situations breathed some signs of life into a potential pro stint.

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