Ranking Titans Draft Picks based on Potential Year One Impact (2024)

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The Titans 2024 rookies hit the field for the first time yesterday as rookie minicamp officially kicked off. Though Tennessee's draft wasn't the most exciting for many fans, General Manager Ran Carthon did a fantastic job building a foundation for the present and future. We will focus on the present today as we rank Titans 2024 Rookies based on potential first-year impact.

1. Offensive Tackle JC Latham

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The Titans' left tackle situation has been abysmal since the departure of Taylor Lewan, but the franchise may have just found its solution at the position in JC Latham. The 6’6, 342-pound offensive tackle is a mauler in the run game and displays immense power and balance in pass protection. Latham allowed just six sacks and 30 QB pressures in his collegiate career that spanned three seasons and scored a 76.56 run-blocking grade. The seventh overall pick showcased his raw strength during the first day of rookie minicamp and perfected his technique by utilizing Bertha, a 380-pound sled created by new Titans' offensive line coach Bill Callahan.

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Though many will place T'Vondre Sweat here, Cedric Gray will transform Tennessee's linebacker core in 2024. The 106th overall pick is an excellent fit next to Kenneth Murray because of his excellence in pass coverage. Gray allowed a passer rating of 79.0 when targeted in 2023 and scored a 78.0 coverage grade. The 21-year-old is no slouch in the run game either, as he had 41 run stops last year and is explosive and tenacious off the ball. Some will disagree with me, but Gray will have a bigger year-one impact on the Titans' defense than Sweat.

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The T'vondre Sweat pick is the most controversial selection the Titans made, as many question his ability to rush the passer and be a three-down player. I'm here to tell you: They're sadly mistaken. Though Sweat's sack numbers weren't high in college, the 22-year-old generated 31 QB pressures in 2023 and had a respectable 15.3% pass-rush win rate. The narrative that Sweat can't play three downs is foolish, as the 38th overall pick played over 500 snaps in his final season at Texas and even out-snapped his former teammate Byron Murphy II, who was selected in the first round by the Seahawks. Though I believe Cedric Gray will have a bigger year-one impact than Sweat, there's no denying that the 355-pound defensive lineman fills a major hole on the Titans' defensive line.

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Brownlee is the favorite to be the Titans' number-one depth corner in 2024. The former Louisville Cardinal will provide value as a nickel corner and on the outside and will bring tenacity and physicality on every snap he plays, including special teams. The new Titan cornerback scored a 78.1 coverage grade in 2023 and allowed a 51.3% completion rate.

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Though Jackson will likely be WR6 or WR7, depending on how many Brian Callahan will keep, there's no doubt in my mind that he will crack the initial 53-man roster. Jackson returned punts and kicks for Tulane in all four of his collegiate seasons and was consistent and explosive in that role. Tennessee has lacked a competent punt returner for years, but they may have found one in the elusive sixth-rounder. Jackson will play some snaps at slot receiver for the offense in 2024, but his real value will be seen as the punt returner.

Williams and Harrell should both make the roster, but will likely be just valuable special teamers in year one. The seventh-round picks will see some snaps at their respective positions on Dennard Wilson's defense in 2024 but will need some time to develop and will have to prove themselves in training camp.

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