Round 1, Pick 7: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
It seems like this pick will come down to Joe Alt or Rome Odunze for the Tennessee Titans, and with Ran Carthon going out and giving a massive contract to Calvin Ridley, it seems the Titans are sold on the 6’8 blindside protector out of Notre Dame. While I like what I’ve seen from Alt, I wasn’t blown away with his violence in the run game or his stiffness in pass protection. However the Titans new offensive line coach Bill Callahan has proven to be able to develop players with far inferior talent than Alt, into really good NFL players. While I would lean Odunze personally, I think the Titans will be all in on Joe Alt.
Titans trade pick 38 to Pittsburgh for picks 51, 84, 178
Round 2, Pick 51: Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
The offense was the clear focal point of free agency, leaving some holes on the defense. Perhaps the biggest hole on the team is another versatile defensive lineman alongside Jeff Simmons and Harold Landry. Fiske provides a relentless motor along with exceptional athletic ability which allows him to be a disruptor in the pass game and a penetrator in the run game.
Suring up this defensive line group should be a top priority for Tennessee in this years draft.
Round 3, Pick 84: Renardo Green, CB, Florida State
Tennessee nabs another Seminole defender in the 3rd round. Green is a polished prospect who showed a knack for man coverage in his time in Tallahassee. This player would solidify a rebuilt starting corner group that features Roger Mccreary and Chidobe Awuzie. Green seems to be a scheme fit as Denard Wilson seems to want to employ a heavy blitzing style defense. When featuring a blitz-heavy scheme, you want your corners to be able to hold up in man coverage, Renardo Green would slide in on the outside day 1, and while there may be some growing pains, Green could grow under Dennard Wilson and make this investment well worth while for Tennessee.
Round 4, Pick 107: Malik Washington, WR, Virginia
The Titans have established their 2 outside wide receivers so far in free agency, Deandre Hopkins is their intermediate threat, Ridley their deep threat, and Malik Washington would slide into the slot and instantly become their go-to guy in the quick game. This is a slot only player that can win in a plethora of ways. He’s an exceptional route runner with above average athletic numbers. Where Washington really succeeds is after the catch, this player can run through anyone, around anyone, I wouldn’t be surprised if he could run under anyone. Washington is a threat with the football in his hands and would fit in seamlessly to this veteran receiver core.
Round 5, Pick 146: Javon Foster, OT, Missouri
Javon Foster is a player who’s fluctuated up and down the draft board this season. This is a player who has that mean streak I mentioned Alt may lack. I like Foster’s makeup as a developmental right tackle under Bill Callahan. Foster has his struggles in pass protection, often stemming from bad footwork, but Foster is rock solid in the run game and could develop his footwork making him an above average to good starter. A 5th round flier on a guy with good athletic ability and starting potential, why not?
Round 6, Pick 178: Trevin Wallace, LB, Kentucky
Perhaps the second biggest need on this Titans defense is inside linebacker. Trevin Wallace is an athlete who could be the next late round steal at the position for the Titans. Wallace is more athlete than refined as of now, but he’s shown ability to play multiple roles as a linebacker, however Wallace is at his best as a blitzer compiling 5.5 sacks in 2023. Another scheme fit for Dennard Wilson to add to his defensive group.
Round 6, Pick 182: Tanor Bortolini, IOL, Wisconsin
Bortolini projects to be a center at the next level, but I’ll say not so fast. This is a player with experience at guard and tackle, while I view Bortolini as an exclusively interior offensive lineman at the next level, this player has incredibly impressive athleticism. Bortolini showed off at the combine, scoring in the top 5 in what seemed like every timed drill. Bortolini could come in and push Dan Brunskill for the right guard spot right away and if all things work out, the Titans could have solidified the right side of their offensive line in the mid to late rounds. Fun fit here with Bortolini to Tennessee.
Round 7, Pick 221: Isaiah Davis, RB, South Dakota State
Tennessee brought in Tony Pollard in Free Agency, but with the loss of Derrick Henry the Titans don’t have a tailback with a power running profile. Davis, the FCS leading rusher provides that for the Titans here in round 7. Davis isn’t afraid of contact and is very efficient with his runs. This could be an effective goal line, and short yardage situation player. In the 7th round, that impact is well worth the pick.
Round 7, Pick 227: Jason Bean, QB, Kansas
Bean is one of the fastest QB prospects I’ve ever seen. With the type of speed he possesses it makes one think he could be utilized as a swiss army knife in a creative offense. I have Tennessee using a late pick on this type of profile to see if there’s something there. This could end up being a pretty nice addition to what looks to be a fun offense.
Round 7, Pick 242: Cam Little, K, Arkansas
The Titans resigned Nick Folk to be their kicker in 2024, and I expect him to have that role next year, but to draft and stash a kicker with the ability of Cam Little would be extremely beneficial. Have him on the practice squad for the season and let Folk play out his deal, then have Little be the kicker in 2025. Seems like a win for the 225th pick in the draft.