Tennessee Titans
Key Draft Needs: WR, CB, TE
Record: 8-6
Wide Receiver – Marcus Mariota has made significant strides this season, despite the lack of a true number one receiver. With two first round picks in the 2017 NFL Draft, that needs to change. The Titans need a big-bodied receiver with reliable hands who can keep the chains moving and be a top red zone threat. Corey Davis out of Western Michigan would be a great addition to the Titans receiving corps.
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Cornerback – It seems as if cornerback is a top need for the Titans every season. It won’t be any different prior to the 2017 NFL Draft, especially after the team parted ways with starter Perrish Cox after week 12. With Brice McCain and Jason McCourty both approaching 30-years old and Antwon Blake set to become a free agent, the Titans need to add youth to a secondary that has allowed more passing yards than any other team through 12 weeks. Promoting Kalan Reed from the practice squad was a start, but he was a seventh-round pick. Look for Tennessee to add another CB much earlier in the 2017 draft.
Tight End – Similar to the need at wide receiver, Marcus Mariota also needs a reliable tight end to continue to develop into an all-pro quarterback. Tennessee’s top two tight ends, Delanie Walker and Anthony Fasano are both 11-year veterans and can’t be counted on much longer. Jace Amaro was at one time thought of as a potential starter, but his star has quickly faded. Fortunately for the Titans, the 2017 NFL Draft will be loaded with TE talent and they should be able to find a future starter in the middle rounds.