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Included are three ideal targets for each team with their first-, second-, and third-round picks, along with a team-specific draft board [scroll down to bottom of article] that includes every player in PFF's draft rankings.
Here is the list of potential picks for Tennessee, with extra prospects included to account for the franchise's numerous early-round picks.
Round 1 (15th overall)
William Jackson III, CB, Houston
While Tennessee’s secondary should see some improvement with the return of Jason McCourty (he only played 218 snaps in 2015 due to a nagging groin injury), it doesn't have a viable second starter holding over from last year’s roster, and free agent acquisition Brice McCain has only graded positively in coverage once in his career (2011). Jackson is the top-ranked cornerback on the Titans’ board (11th-overall), and will excel in man-coverage because of his athleticism and ball skills.
This may come as a bit of a surprise with Brian Orakpo and Derrick Morgan under contract, but smart teams collect elite talent early in the draft, as opposed to simply filling obvious needs. Floyd is the most explosive, natural edge-rusher in the class, and for Tennessee’s purposes, could bring some potential to the inside on running-downs. Floyd is PFF’s 20th overall prospect, but is ranked 14th on Tennessee’s board and has one of the highest ceilings in the class.
Al Woods brings solid depth to Tennessee’s defensive interior, but Reed is a legitimate long-term starter at nose tackle for the Titan’s three-man front. Reed is not a great penetrator on the pass-rush, but excels at taking on blockers at the point of attack and eating double-teams to allow his linebackers to flow freely to the ball.
Round 2 (33th overall)
Robinson is a great fit for Tennessee because he can handle snaps at all three defensive-line positions. While he won’t offer much on the pass-rush, he flashes dominance against the run, and plays with a contrasting style that will be complementary of veteran stud Jurrell Casey. Robinson could make it out of the first round due to his lack of third-down production, but he comes in at No. 32 on Tennessee’s board and is appropriate value for the Titans.
While the Titans have high expectations for second-year WR Dorial Green-Beckham, he is certainly not a proven commodity outside, and both Harry Douglas and Kendall Wright are better fits for the slot. When healthy, Carroo displayed game-breaking ability and outstanding hands (just two drops on 96 catchable passes in 2014 and 2015), and would bring excellent value for Tennessee at this stage, as he comes in at No. 25 on their big board.
Round 2 (43th overall)
Rashard Higgins, WR, Colorado State
Having already touched on Tennessee’s need for another outside receiver, Higgins would be a solid fit at this spot. He is in the discussion for best route-runner in the draft class, and is ranked 27th on the Titans’ big board.
Adolphus Washington, DI, Ohio State
The two Alabama defensive interior prospects, while dominant forces against the run, don’t offer much in terms of getting to the passer. Washington may not have the same consistency on first and second down, but he is more capable in terms of getting to the quarterback, and would be a solid starting defensive end in Tennessee’s scheme.
Round 2 (45th overall)
Kalan Reed, CB, Southern Mississippi
While Reed is 56th on our PFF draft board, he is 35th on the Titans’ board and has one of the best combinations of height, weight, and speed in the class. He excels at playing the ball, and in college, showed the ability to produce both in man- and zone-coverages.
Yes, the Titans signed center Ben Jones in free agency, but at this stage of Round 2, Martin may be too strong of a value to pass up (he ranks 41st on Tennessee’s board). Martin is an excellent athlete, which will allow him to excel in a zone scheme.
Round 3 (64th overall)
Jerell Adams, TE, South Carolina
Delanie Walker had an excellent 2015 campaign, but the opportunity to get a second playmaking (and bigger-bodied) tight end could be tough for Tennessee to pass on. Adams is also solid blocker, which would give the Titans excellent versatility at the tight end position.
Kyler Fackrell, OLB, Utah State
I love the idea of stacking up the defense with pass-rushers, and while Fackrell is not as polished in the run game, he has experience dropping, blitzing, and rushing with his hand on the ground. His ability to set up a variety of moves will translate quickly, and is why he is ranked 46th on Tennessee’s big board.
Round 3 (76th overall)
Jones is another CB that isn’t scheme-dependent, showing the ability to produce not just outside in zone- and man-coverage, but also from the slot. He ranks 44th on Tennessee’s board (compared to 78th on the PFF composite), and his physicality and savvy would be a welcome addition to the Titans’ secondary.
Nick Kwiatkowski, ILB, West Virginia
Tennessee has some serious uncertainty at inside linebacker, and Kwiatkowski would bring appropriate value at this stage in Round 3. He is competent in coverage, and is a solid run-defender who is capable of taking on blocks, but needs to improve his shedding ability.
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