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Who Mel Kiper Jr. mock draft predicts Tennessee Titans will pick at No. 7 in first round
ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. projects the Tennessee Titans to help Will Levis’ protection with the No. 7 overall pick.
Kiper, in his first mock draft of the year, projected Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt to be the pick, stepping in to fill the hole at left tackle. As Kiper noted in his explanation, Alt allowed two sacks over the last two seasons at Notre Dame.
“They took Peter Skoronski at No. 11 a year ago and played him mostly at guard, where he was just OK,” Kiper wrote on ESPN.com. “Why not solidify the left tackle spot with the top two tackles in this class on the board? Alt was the definition of a stalwart on the left side of Notre Dame’s line, where he started 33 games.”
“…. Tennessee ranked 31st in the rate of sacks per dropback (11.1%) in 2023, so putting Levis in a better position to succeed should be a priority.”
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Alt is listed as 6-foot-8 and 322 points and looks like the prototypical left tackle. He was a two-time AP All American and a unanimous All-American in 2023. He’s the son of former Chiefs offensive lineman John Alt, a first round pick in the 1984 NFL Draft who spent 13 seasons at left tackle for the team with two Pro Bowl nods.
The second top offensive tackle that Kiper refers to in his explanation is Penn State’s Olu Fashanu. Kiper slotted Fashanu at No. 10 overall to the New York Jets.
Tennessee has had major trouble in the last two seasons trying to fill the void at left tackle left by Taylor Lewan. Short-term options Dennis Daley (2022) and Andre Dillard (2023) have been among the worst pass blockers in football. It’s one of the top things on the to-do list for general manager Ran Carthon and expected new coach Brian Callahan.
The NFL Draft begins on April 25 and takes place in Detroit.
The Tennessee Titans’ search for their next head coach is coming into focus, and the initial interview phase is in full swing.
Following the news that Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy would be having a first virtual interview on Thursday, the dates and times for some interviews for other candidates have come out.
Multiple reports on social media indicate that Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will meet with Mike Borgonzi on Wednesday, followed by Nagy on Thursday. The team will then follow that up by meeting with former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on Saturday and former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on Monday.
Tennessee will also meet with interim head coach Mike McCoy, and is rumored to have interest in former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.
It’s an ever-changing process in Nashville. Stay up to date with all the coaching search news with us here at Titans Wire, and please sound off with your thoughts.
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Sick and tired: Counties near Chattanooga are now reporting highest flu rates in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Tennessee health officials say flu activity is rising sharply in around Chattanooga, with counties surrounding Hamilton showing some of the highest rates in the state.
Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Tennessee Dept. of Health. Photo via the Tennessee Health Dept.
Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
These counties have flu positivity rates greater than 10 percent. By comparison, the statewide average is 6.5 percent, and Hamilton County itself is at 6.9 percent.
State and federal health experts say the surge comes as influenza A(H3N2) continues to circulate widely. The CDC reports at least 11 million flu illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths nationwide so far this season. One pediatric death was reported this week in Tennessee, bringing the season total to nine nationwide.
File photo: Getty Images.
Georgia officials are also reporting higher-than-average flu activity, signaling that the region is experiencing a particularly active season. Health authorities encourage residents six months and older to get vaccinated if they have not already and to take precautions such as frequent handwashing and staying home when sick.
Flu activity is expected to remain elevated in Tennessee and across the U.S. for several more weeks, according to the CDC. Local hospitals and clinics are urging families to monitor symptoms and seek care early, especially for children, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions.
For the latest guidance on influenza vaccination and antiviral treatments, visit the Tennessee Department of Health or the CDC at cdc.gov.
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