5-ROund Titans Mock Draft: Trade Back Edition!
Mock Draft season is in full effect! The Titans still have a number of needs to address in the draft, even after an active free agency. Let's go through my newest five-round mock draft!
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R1P7: Joe Alt, OT Notre Dame
Though Malik Nabers and Marvin Harrison Jr would be my dream picks at seven, it's doubtful either will be available. Tennessee's left tackle play has been abysmal since the departure of Taylor Lewan, so GM Ran Carthon addresses it with the selection of Notre Dame's Joe Alt. The 21-year-old was the best offensive lineman in college football during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, allowing just one sack and posting a 92.0 PFF run-blocking grade in that two-year span. Adding another explosive playmaker at seven would be electric, but the Titans must bolster the trenches and find their long-term starter at LT.
TRADE BACK WITH BROWNS:
TITANS RECEIVE: Pick 54, Pick 85, 2025 4th Round Pick
BROWNS RECeiVE: Pick 38, Pick 227
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R2P54: Chris Braswell, EDGE Alabama
After trading back and acquiring an extra day-two selection for this year and more capital for next year, the Titans address edge rusher and select Alabama's Chris Braswell. The 6'3, 255-pound senior has a diverse pass-rushing repertoire with a good blend of power and finesse. Posted eight sacks and 30 QB pressures in 2023 and would be a fantastic running mate to Harold Landry.
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R3P85: Jermaine Burton, WR Alabama
Though the signing of Calvin Ridley eases the need for a wide receiver, it would be wise for Ran Carthon to inject some youth into the position group. Deandre Hopkins is set to hit free agency next offseason, and Treylon Burks is still a major question mark. Alabama's Jermaine Burton averaged over 20 yards per catch in 2023 and would provide Will Levis with another explosive playmaker. The 22-year-old hauled in 39 catches for 798 yards and eight TDs last year.
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R4P106: Trevin Wallace, LB Kentucky
The linebacker position in the Music City is looking bleak, as the team lacks a true green dot starter and likely won't find one in the draft. Kentucky's Trevin Wallace is a freak athlete who could be developed into a starter down the line. The 6'2, 241-pound junior totaled 80 tackles and 5.5 sacks in 2023 and plays with violence and intensity on every snap. Wallace will start as a rotational piece in Dennard Wilson's attacking defense but could develop into a future starter.
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R5P145: Jacob Cowing, WR Arizona
Taking two receivers in the top 150 could be controversial, but Jacob Cowing is a potential late-round gem. Cowing is one of the better separators in this class, with an 81% man coverage separation rate. The now-former Wildcat had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2021 and 2022 and posted 848 yards and 13 TDs in 2023—another player who could develop into a solid contributor down the road.