2021 NFL Draft: Recap and analysis of every pick for all 32 teams
AFC South. . . Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 35. Tennessee Titans. player
1 (22): Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech
The Titans took a risk on Jeffery Simmons coming off of a knee injury in the first round in 2019. They took a character risk in Isaiah Wilson in 2020, who is already off the team. You’d think they would have played it safe in 2021 but they did not, taking Caleb Farley. Farley could have been the CB1 of this class were it not for problems with his back.
We’ll see how this risk pays off, but Farley is undeniably an elite talent who is only going to get better the more he can stay on the field.
2 (53): Dillon Radunz, OT, North Dakota State
To answer the right tackle question, the Titans selected Dillon Radunz, Trey Lance’s left tackle at North Dakota State. He is an athletic, physical player who fits their offensive philosophy well.
3 (92): Monty Rice, LB, Georgia
Monty Rice is a high-motor playmaker at the linebacker position who attacks the line of scrimmage and sets the tone defensively.
3 (100): Elijah Molden, DB, Washington
This pick is a wild value for the Titans. I thought Molden compared favorably to Tyrann Mathieu as a nickel/safety hybrid type. He was always around the football on tape and should be an instant contributor to their defense.
4 (109): Dez Fitzpatrick, WR, Louisville
Fitzpatrick is a big-bodied big-play threat who averaged over 18 yards per catch at Louisville in 2019 and over 19 yards per catch in 2020. He is a solid all-around receiver prospect with his size and athletic profile.
4 (135): Rashad Weaver, EDGE, Pittsburgh
It was discovered after this selection that Weaver was charged with assaulting a woman. An outstanding edge player, that could derail his NFL future completely.
6 (205): Racey McMath, WR, LSU
The best special teamer in the draft. Mike Vrabel saw firsthand the kind of player Matthew Slater is with the Patriots, at least for a year, and he’s seen what he can do from afar for much longer. Perhaps he feels McMath will be a similar weapon.
6 (215): Brady Breeze, S, Oregon
Part of a very talented Oregon secondary, Breeze offers immediate special teams upside and could develop into a starting safety down the line.