2017 NFL Mock Draft: Creative Trades Dominate QB Position
By Erik Lambert
![Jul 15, 2016; Hollywood, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive end Solomon Thomas poses during Pac-12 media day at Hollywood & Highland. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Jul 15, 2016; Hollywood, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive end Solomon Thomas poses during Pac-12 media day at Hollywood & Highland. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/3233771163c6e49e971aa89bbfe12639b259b931556fcddf4f082e2ea33353d4.jpg)
5. Tennessee Titans (via LAR)
player. 35. The Tennessee Titans of course need help in the secondary but the truth is their entire defense needs an upgrade. They must endeavor to take the best players available regardless of position on that side of the ball. Though the secondary talent is considerable at the top of this draft class, most of them come with questions of either injury or top tier athletic talent. So instead the team decides to beef up their front seven. <p>To date Jurrell Casey is the only standout defensive lineman that the Titans have. Bringing in somebody who can help might really make things easier for him. Jonathan Allen may not be flashy but the guy was highly productive and the best player on the best defense in college football. He’s big enough to set the edge and hold the point of attack against the run. Then he shows the quickness and hand use to consistently shed blocks when rushing the passer. A complete football player.</p>. DE. Alabama. Jonathan Allen . 5