Titans’ 2022 Rookie Class Ranked Among NFL’s Top Five

The Tennessee Titans had one of many NFL’s finest rookie lessons in 2022, based on an ESPN evaluation printed final week.

That’s not to say that they had one of many league’s finest draft lessons.

Buoyed by the contributions of some undrafted free brokers, Tennessee’s rookie class ranked fourth primarily based on the “worth of their contributions.” A mix of metrics from Sports activities Data Options and Soccer Outsiders was used to find out the rankings.

In keeping with the report, “Tennessee’s most useful rookie might need been a participant they did not even draft. Punter Ryan Stonehouse broke an NFL report of over 80 years outdated by main the league with a 53.1-yard gross punting common.”

On the power of Stonehouse’s leg, the Titans completed fourth in internet punting with a median of 44.0 yards, the franchise’s second-highest determine of the Titans period (1999-present). They have been additionally one in every of eight groups that compelled opponents to start out inside their very own 20 following a punt 30 instances or extra.

The report additionally cited the contributions of cornerback Tre Avery and inside linebacker Jack Gibbens amongst those who bolstered the general manufacturing of the rookie class.

In all, 5 undrafted rookies performed for Tennessee this season whereas seven of their 9 draft picks noticed motion.

Among the many draft picks, cornerback Roger McCreary (second spherical), sort out Nicholas Petit-Frere (third spherical) and tight finish Chig Okonkwo (fourth spherical) contributed probably the most. Conversely, the ultimate two alternatives, security Theo Jackson and inside linebacker Probability Campbell (each have been sixth-round picks) contributed nothing. Jackson was launched in mid-October having not performed in a recreation, and Campbell spent all season on injured reserve.

From ESPN:

Maybe the Titans’ most useful rookie was second-round cornerback Roger McCreary. He did not break any data, however he did begin all 17 video games, albeit with out spectacular charting stats. (He allowed 8.8 yards per goal, though he was additionally very robust towards the run.)

… On offense, the star was tight finish Chigoziem Okonkwo, who broke out with some huge catches within the second half of the season. However first-round decide Treylon Burks made some waves when wholesome, and third-rounder Nicholas Petit-Frere began your complete yr at proper sort out.