Ten Potential Day 2 Targets

NASHVILLE – Heading into Day 2 of the NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans’ wants look a lot the identical as they did earlier than the draft started: offensive line, extensive receiver and tight finish with quarterback serving as a wildcard.

Nonetheless, the Titans are much better ready to make a second-day haul following Thursday’s wheeling and dealing.

The price was large in fact. A.J. Brown, one of many sport’s greatest younger receivers, was traded to Philadelphia. However along with drafting extensive receiver Treylon Burks – who’s usually been in comparison with Brown – within the first spherical, the Titans now have a second-round choose (No. 35 total) and two third-round picks (No. 69 and 90 total). The thirty fifth and 69th alternatives have been added via two offers on Thursday.

So who’s on the board which may tempt the Titans within the second or third spherical tonight?

Right here’s a have a look at 10 prospects which may intrigue:

• G/T Darian Kinnard (Kentucky) – The scouting report on the 6-5, 322-pound Kinnard comes with a heavy dose of nasty, which might match effectively into the popular temperament of the Titans up entrance. He’s additionally thought of a wonderful run blocker, which is essential to an offense that’s nonetheless more likely to run via Derrick Henry. Kinnard performed deal with for the Wildcats, however most analysts really feel he’s more likely to be a guard within the NFL.

• WR John Metchie (Alabama) – With two massive males – Robert Woods and Burks – more likely to line up outdoors, the 5-11, 187-pound Metchie might be a wonderful slot part to the passing sport. He acquired excessive reward from Alabama coach Nick Saban for his toughness, his means to get open and his versatility. Metchie tore his ACL within the SEC Championship final season, however assuming he can return to full well being, his wonderful route-running, vertical means and willingness to dam can be enticing choices for the Titans.

• WR Skyy Moore (Western Michigan) – The 5-10, 195-pound Moore had a wonderful ultimate school season, catching 95 passes for 1,292 yards (13.6-yard common) and 10 touchdowns. He possible initiatives as a slot receiver within the NFL, along with his pace including a vertical aspect to that place. His means to separate rapidly off the road would solely be enhanced taking part in with two massive wideouts more likely to appeal to consideration.

• WR George Pickens (South Carolina) – Pickens was restricted to 4 video games on the finish of final season as a result of he tore his ACL throughout spring practices, however the 6-3, 195-pounder would appear to suit proper into the kind of receiver the Titans have frequently collected below common supervisor Jon Robinson and coach Mike Vrabel. He’s massive and robust sufficient to win numerous contested catches, however can be quick sufficient (4.47 40-yard sprint) that he’s a reputable deep menace. Pickens produced 14 landing catches on simply 90 catches over components of three seasons.

• WR Alec Pierce (Cincinnati) – The 6-3, 211-pound Pierce ran a robust 4.41 40-yard sprint on the NFL scouting mix, recorded a 40-inch vertical leap and registered a 79-inch wingspan. However what stands out most within the on-field scouting stories on Pierce is his means to stack cornerbacks behind him, resulting in his downfield manufacturing. That’s one massive cause Pierce averaged 17.5 yards per reception on 106 catches over three seasons. His means to function a deep menace can be a wonderful asset for the Titans.

• T Bernhard Raimann (Central Michigan) – Thought by many to be a first-round choose, the 6-6, 300-pound Raimann is nearly definitely the highest deal with nonetheless in the marketplace. An Austrian native who obtained a late begin on soccer, he graded out extraordinarily effectively in each run- and pass-blocking, per Professional Soccer Focus. He’s a pure left deal with, however the Titans may begin him at proper deal with – the place there’s a void – after which finally transfer him to left deal with when Taylor Lewan is not on the roster.

• QB Desmond Ridder (Cincinnati) – I by no means thought it was possible the Titans would go along with a quarterback in Spherical One, however Spherical Two looks like a safer guess – now that the staff has already added a extra confirmed NFL prospect in Burks. Liberty’s Malik Willis is rated greater by most analysts, and would definitely even be a possible choice. However the Titans know Ridder very effectively, because of Vrabel’s shut friendship with Bearcats coach Luke Fickell. The 6-3, 211-pound Ridder threw a mixed 49 landing passes versus 14 interceptions over his final two seasons, and will get excessive marks for his athleticism and management. An absence of constant accuracy is the priority that the majority usually pops up relating to Ridder.

• TE Jeremy Ruckert (Ohio State) – Ruckert wasn’t a prolific pass-catcher within the Buckeyes’ offense, however he produced when known as upon. The 6-5, 252-pound Ruckert totaled 12 touchdowns on simply 54 receptions, averaging a rating each 4.5 catches. He’s thought of a robust, aggressive run-blocker as effectively, which checks off a big field for the Titans.

• WR Christian Watson (North Dakota State) – The 6-4, 208-pound Watson is among the draft’s most intriguing prospects, a giant man with nice pace (4.36 40-yard sprint) and among the most tantalizing total athletic abilities at his place in years. Watson averaged 20.4 yards per catch and posted 14 touchdowns on 105 profession catches. He’s additionally thought of a robust run-blocker and a pure special-teams standout. The query on Watson is how effectively he’d make the leap from the FCS stage, and the way lengthy it might take him to shine his sport to NFL requirements.

• TE Jelani Woods (Virginia) – The 6-7, 259-pound Woods did a terrific job utilizing his big body to defend smaller defenders final season, and he was an absolute load to carry down. Woods made 11 contested catches (eighth within the nation amongst tight ends, per PFF) final season and compelled 11 missed tackles (tied for eighth amongst tight ends). In 11 video games final season, Woods caught 44 passes for 598 yards (13.6-yard common) and eight touchdowns.