Tennessee
If OL selected Round 1, then what?
Allowed’s claim the Tennessee Titans get hold of an offending electrician in the preliminary of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Just how could the continuing to be 6 rounds play out for the group?
In the most up to date seven-round simulated for the Titans, The Tennessean has actually buffooned North Iowa offensive deal with Trevor Penning as Tennessee’s leading choice. The forecast drops in line with our first-round simulated 4.0: Presuming that the Titans traded back in the preliminary of the draft, sending out the No. 26 choice to the Kansas City Chiefs for No. 30 and also No. 121 (4th round).
Right here’s the failure, and also description, of just how Tennessee’s complete 2022 draft can play out because situation:
Round 1, No. 30 total (using Kansas City Chiefs): Trevor Penning, offending deal with, North Iowa
Measurables: 6-7, 330 extra pounds.
2021 statistics (12 video games): 12 beginnings at left deal with
2020 first-round breast Isaiah Wilson is no more on the group. 2021 second-rounder Dillon Randunz was at the base of the deepness graph as a newbie. So the Titans, positioned to once more draft high for the offending line (brand-new beginners are required at left guard and also right deal with), can’t pay for to whiff on one more very early choice in advance.
Penciling would certainly make good sense, thinking he’s still readily available. His on-field technique requires extra uniformity, however his awful touch and also a wish to control the male before him is the initial point that stands out on tape, a characteristic that needs to interest the run-first Titans.
An offending electrician originating from the FCS may be a factor for hesitancy after Randunz’s sluggish growth as a newbie appearing of North Dakota State, however Penning was a three-year starter for North Iowa (31 beginnings at left deal with; one begin each at best deal with and also best guard) and also has a remarkable physical account. He would certainly have a solid opportunity to begin for Tennessee as a newbie at best deal with.
Round 3, No. 90 overall: Alec Pierce, pass receiver, Cincinnati
Measurables: 6-3, 213 extra pounds.
2021 statistics (14 video games): 52 functions, 884 lawns, 8 TDs
As good of a pick-up Robert Woods might end up being, the fact is that he’s a 30-year-old receiver coming off a torn ACL. The Titans should focus on young deepness at receiver behind celebrity A.J. Brown in the draft.
Pierce would certainly provide quarterback Ryan Tannehill a large, sports target outside that masters high-pointing spheres. At the NFL integrate, the previous Cincinnati celebrity uploaded an eye-popping 40.5-inch upright (led all receivers) and also a main 4.41-second 40-yard dashboard. And also 72.5% of his functions the last 2 periods at Cincinnati caused an initially down, according to The Athletic.
Profession!
The Titans land a 2nd third-round choice, dealing choices 121 (the fourth-round choice gotten in the suggested profession with the Chiefs), 169 (5th round) and also a 2023 fourth-rounder to the Lions for choice 97.
Round 3, No. 97 total (using Detroit Lions): Marquis Hayes, guard, Oklahoma
Measurables: 6-5, 324 extra pounds.
2021 statistics (13 video games): 13 beginnings at left guard
Hayes can be in the mix to begin at left guard as a newbie. He made 36 successive beginnings at the place for Oklahoma. Hayes plays terrible and also constantly wants to end up the male before him, characteristics that were visible at the Senior citizen Dish.
The Sooners standout can likewise assist secure Tannehill, that was sacked last period 47 times, 2nd most in the NFL. Hayes permitted simply 2 sacks on 416 pass-blocking plays as a junior in 2020, according to Pro Football Emphasis.
Round 4, No. 131 overall: Josh Jobe, cornerback, Alabama
Measurables: 6-1, 194 extra pounds.
2021 statistics (12 video games): 38 takes on (one for loss), 2 INTs, 6 PBUs
Titans trainer Mike Vrabel and also basic supervisor Jon Robinson have actually applauded Caleb Farley’s attitude striking knee rehabilitation, however don’t be stunned to see a middle-round choice to bolster the deepness at cornerback.
In spite of all the strides made defensively last period, Tennessee went to times at risk to quiting large plays in the death video game, ranking 25th in pass protection. Jobe might have the ability to assist because division. In 2020, he didn’t permit a function of 20-plus lawns, per The Athletic.
Wellness might be a temporary worry about Jobe – he missed out on Alabama’s 2 University Football Championship game last period after foot surgical procedure – however he was a two-year starter for Nick Saban and also can be an essential unique groups factor.
Round 4, No. 143 overall: Daniel Bellinger, limited end, San Diego State
Measurables: 6-6, 255 extra pounds.
2021 statistics (13 video games): 31 functions, 357 lawns, 2 TDs
Bellinger’s profession getting numbers at San Diego State are moderate (68 catches, 771 lawns, 5 goals), however his numbers boosted annually in the death video game and also he didn’t have a decrease last period. He likewise has excellent dimension for his placement and also has the possible to be a solid in-line blocker.
With free-agent purchase Austin Hooper slated to be the starter, the Titans can brush Bellinger to be their future No. 1 limited end.
Round 6, No. 204 overall: Hassan Haskins, running back, Michigan
Measurables: 6-1, 220 extra pounds.
2021 statistics (14 video games): 270 brings, 1,327 lawns, 20 TDs; 18 functions, 131 lawns
Haskins is the sort of power back that can change deep space left by D’Onta Supervisor, that authorized a free-agent take care of the Panthers.
Haskins not just establish a Michigan single-season document with 20 hurrying goals, however he just had 6 unfavorable hurrying lawns on 270 brings in 2021, according to The Athletic. Whatever he does not have in vibrant athleticism he offsets in his uniformity as a jogger.
A previous linebacker, Haskins likewise brings worth on unique groups, a has to for gamer that will certainly be supporting Derrick Henry.
Round 6, No. 219 overall: Smoke Monday, safety and security, Auburn
Measurables: 6-3, 199 extra pounds.
2021 statistics (13 video games): 64 takes on (9 for loss), 6 PBUs, 1 INT, 2 sacks
Monday, a two-year starter at Auburn, would certainly provide Tennessee playmaking at the No. 3 safety and security place, an opening with Dane Cruikshank’s separation in cost-free firm. A compelling safety and security, Monday had 5 interceptions in university, consisting of 3 pick-sixes.
Monday was irregular defensively in university, however he can be an influence artilleryman quickly on unique groups.
Ben Arthur covers the Tennessee Titans for The U.S.A. TODAY Network. Call him at barthur@gannett.com and also follow him on Twitter at @benyarthur.