Tennessee Titans: Three-Round 2017 NFL Mock Draft
By Erik Lambert
The 2017 NFL draft could end up being the one that vaults the Tennessee Titans into AFC relevance for the first time since 2008.
Already their roster seems on the upswing led by Marcus Mariota and the offense. Now they have six picks coming their way in the first three rounds next April. That is an opportunity few teams ever encounter to infuse their roster with premier talent. Can the Titans pull it off. Here is an early mock to see how it might play out.
1st Round
player. 35. The offense is off and running for the Titans but they still need a lot of work on defense before they can be called a contender. They rank a distant 24th against the pass, and that is no way to compete in a conference loaded with quarterbacks. Adding a quality cornerback like Teez Tabor isn’t a bad thing at all. He’s a fluid athlete with size and enough deep speed to hang with receivers down the field. Teams learn not to test him too often or they end up paying for it.. CB. Florida. Teez Tabor . 1
O.J. Howard . 1. player. 35. Delanie Walker has been a highly dependable go-to guy for Marcus Mariota the past two years. He’s emerged as a very good tight end. Unfortunately he’s 32-years old. The Titans aren’t going to have him much longer. Adding a quality young tight end gives them depth and a succession plan. O.J. Howard is another of those en vogue tight ends who can size, height, strong hands and decent speed. He’s an instant threat in the passing game teams won’t be able to ignore. Especially with the threat of that ground attack.. TE. Alabama