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Titans 2022 Draft Needs:

Top Needs:

WR (WR3 and a Slot Receiver who is a big-play threat, maybe a Physical Contested Catch Receiver)
LG
RT
CB Depth
PR/KR
QB
Safety Depth
Pass Catching RB

Wide Receivers:

(Slot) Calvin Austin III

22 years old / 5’8″

Two 1,000 yard receiving seasons at Memphis
4.32 40-yard Dash at NFL Combine
15.5 Yards Per Catch in 2022
Fastest 3 cone drill in the combine for Wide Receivers
The third best verticle jump in the NFL combine for wide receivers
Pure speed guy in college
Bad Drop Rate of 6.3%, which put him at 123rd in the Nation
PFF gives him a 10/10 Speed Rating
85.5 Receiving Grade according to PFF
28% Contested Catch Rate

Christian Watson

22 years old \ 6’4″

Ran a 4.36 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine
One of the top Senior Bowl Performers
Has huge hands 10 1/8th (94th Percentile for Combine Receivers)
6th best verticle jump in the NFL combine for Receivers
Longest broad jump in the combine for receivers
Productive Kickoff returner
Almost 400 career rushing yards at NDSU
18.6 Yards Per Catch in 2022
A Horrendous Drop rate of 10.4% and NDSU
86 receiving grade according to PFF
9/10 Speed Rating According to PFF
50% Contested Catch Rate

Velus Jones

24 years old / 6’0″

One of the most productive kick returners in the nation the past few seasons
Ran a 4.31 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine
(Already 24 years old)
13.0 yards per catch in 2022

Samori Toure

23 years old / 6’3″

Averaged 19.5 yards per catch in 2020
Was a kick returner for Montana in 2017
A big-bodied receiver who is always a deep threat

Kevin Austin Jr.

6’2″

Plays exactly like AJ Brown
He led all of college football with nine contested catches on deep targets
Averaged 18.5 yards per catch in 2022
Ran a 4.43 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine
Second fastest 3 cone drill and 20-yard shuttle for Wide receivers behind Calvin Austin
An Awful drop rate of 9.4%
Absolutely killed every drill at the combine, one of the top performers
73.5 receiving grade according to PFF
52% Contested Catch Rate

Alec Pierce

21 years old / 6’3″

Averaged 17.0 Yards per Catch in 2022
Had the highest verticle jump of any receiver in the 2022 Combine
Ran a 4.41 40-yard Dash
Is a big-bodied receiver who was used as Cincinnati’s deep threat
A Bad drop rate of 7.1%
15th most deep catches of any receiver in 2021
77.4 receiving grade according to PFF
9/10 Speed According to PFF
30% Contested Catch Rate

Isaiah Weston

24 years old / 6’4″

Most bench press reps for any receiver at the combine with 20 (More than some Tight Ends)
Ran a 4.42 40-yard dash at the Combine
Averaged 23.9 Yards per Catch in 2022
Second best vertical jump at the NFL combine for receivers behind Alec Pierce
Used as a big-bodied deep threat, limited route tree
Looks like a speedy Tight End on the Field

Ty Fryfogle

23 years old / 6’1″

One of the best contested-catch receivers ive ever seen
Not much of a deep threat; averaged 11.1 yards per catch and ran a 4.53 40-yard dash
4th best verticle jump for receivers at the NFL combine
Posted 25 catches, 560 yards, and 6 TDs in a three-game span against Ohio State, Michigan, and Michigan State in 2020
Looked like a first-round pick in 2020, production dropped off in 2021

Tyquan Thornton

6’2″

Ran a 4.28 40-yard dash in the 2022 NFL Combine
Averaged 15.3 yards per catch in 2022
Has an accomplished sprinting background
Short-area foot quickness for a taller receiver
Averaged around 17 yards per catch in his other two healthy seasons

Jameson Williams

20 years old / 6’2″

One of the fastest receivers in college football
Averaged nearly 20 yards per catch in all 3 of his college seasons
As of November 24th, Jameson Williams had 9 receiving touchdowns of 30+ yards (Most in college football)
Was a Record-breaking high school hurdler
Returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in 2021
175 yards and 2 TDs vs. Georgia in SEC Championship game (2021)
4th best yards after the catch per reception for receivers in 2022 (9.3 yards)
5th most deep receiving yards in 2022
A Bad drop rate of 7.1%
85.5 Receiving Grade according to PFF
10/10 Speed According to PFF
40% Contested Catch Rate

Jahan Dotson

22 years old / 5’11”

Ran a 4.43 40-yard dash in the 2022 NFL Combine
19th Best drop rate percentage in the NCAA in 2021 (Only 2.2% Drop Rate)
Penn States Punt Returner in 2020 and 2021
Terrific vision with the ball in his hands. He turns into a punt returner in space
88.1 Receiving Grade according to PFF
9/10 for Ball Skills/Body Control according to PFF
41.6% Contested Catch Rate

Skyy Moore

21 years old / 5’10”

Ran a 4.41 40-yard dash in the 2022 NFL Combine
Forced the most missed tackles of any wide receiver in 2021
97th percentile in Hand Size
Respectable 3.1% Drop Rate
10/10 Elusiveness rating according to PFF
“Couldn’t touch him in a phone booth” kind of agility. Special movement skills
91.8 Receiving Grade according to PFF
61.5% Contested catch rate

George Pickens

21 years old / 6’3″

Ran a 4.47 40-yard dash in the 2022 NFL Combine (At 6’3″ 200lbs)
Coming off an ACL tear
Pickens looked like a shoo-in to be a WR1 in the NFL after his freshman season
Big bodied contested-catch monster
Pickens’ ball skills are among the best in the class
9/10 for Ball Skills/Body Control according to PFF

Treylon Burks

22 years old / 6’2″

Ran a disappointing 4.55 40-yard dash at the 2022 NFL Combine
4th most average yards after the catch for receivers in 2021
92nd percentile arm length
91.6 Receiving Grade according to PFF
43.7% Contested Catch Rate
9/10 Physicality rating according to PFF

Romeo Doubs

22 years old / 6’2″

94th percentile hand size
Decent 4.8% Drop Rate
60% Contested Catch Rate
84.8 Receiving Grade According to PFF

John Metchie III

21 years old / 5’11”

His Drop rate of 7.7% isn’t reassuring
10th most missed tackles forced by receivers in 2021
Top 10 in screen yeards and receptions in 2021 for receivers
61.1% Contested Catch Rate
79.4 Receiving Grade According to PFF

Wan’Dale Robinson

21 years old / 5’8″

His Drop rate of 6.3% isn’t reassuring
6th most missed tackles forced by receivers in 2021
6th most deep catches by receivers in 2021
Top 5 in screen catches and screen yards in 2021 by receivers
9/10 Elusiveness rating by PFF
91.2 receiving grade according to PFF
52.9% Contested Catch Rate

Left Guard:

Luke Fortner

6’4″ / 307lbs

84.7 Pass Block Grade According to PFF
2 sacks given up in 2021
76.7 True Pass Sets Grade
74th Percentile Arm Length
5.21 40 Yard Dash
31 Bench Press Reps

Kenyon Green

6’4″ / 325lbs

83.6 Pass Block Grade According to PFF
1 sack given up in 2021
83.5 True Pass Sets Grade
84th Percentile Arm Length
5.24 40 Yard Dash
20 Bench Press Reps

Zion Johnson

6’3″ / 314lbs

84.4 Pass Block Grade According to PFF
1 sack given up in 2021
76.8 True Pass Sets Grade
80th Percentile Arm Length
5.18 40 Yard Dash
32 Bench Press Reps
(90th Percentile in almost every Combine Drill)

Dylan Parham

6’3″ / 313lbs

79.2 Pass Block Grade According to PFF
0 sacks given up in 2021
74.3 True Pass Sets Grade
47th Percentile Arm Length
4.93 40 Yard Dash
25 Bench Press Reps

Jason Poe

6’1″ / 300lbs

(Not a day one starter/Athletic Freak who is a Project)
Over 90th percentile in every Combine Drill
4.90 40 Yard Dash
34 Bench Press Reps

Cordell Volson

6’6″ / 315lbs

(Never gave up a Sack in 3 years at NDSU)
86.8 Pass Block Grade According to PFF
0 Sacks Given up in 2021
88.3 True Pass Sets Grade
43rd Percentile Arm Length
5.27 40 Yard Dash
25 Bench Press Reps

Logan Bruss

6’5″ / 309lbs

(Only one sack given up in the last 3 years at Wisconsin)
(Only 5 penalties in his entire college career)
82.8 Pass Block Grade According to PFF
0 Sacks Given up in 2021
60.9 True Pass Sets Grade
20th Percentile Arm Length
5.32 40 Yard Dash
N/A Bench Press Reps

Right Tackle:

Daniel Faalele

6’8″ / 390lbs

78.9 Pass Block Grade According to PFF
1 Sack Given up in 2021
61.3 True Pass Sets Grade
83rd Percentile Arm Length
5.6 40 Yard Dash (To be expected when you are 6’8″ and nearly 400lbs)
24 Bench Press Reps

Luke Goedeke

6’5″ / 313lbs

94.3 Pass Block Grade According to PFF
0 Sacks Given up in 2021
79.8 True Pass Sets Grade
5th Percentile Arm Length
N/A 40 Yard Dash
27 Bench Press Reps

Darian Kinnard

6’5″ / 328lbs

91.8 Pass Block Grade According to PFF
1 Sack Given up in 2021
86.1 True Pass Sets Grade
86th Percentile Arm Length
5.31 40 Yard Dash
20 Bench Press Reps

Max Mitchell

6’6″ / 307lbs

95.0 Pass Block Grade According to PFF
3 Sacks Given up in 2021
71.9 True Pass Sets Grade
32nd Percentile Arm Length
5.22 40 Yard Dash
21 Bench Press Reps

Trevor Penning (Mostly a LT, Has the Tools to Move to RT if needed)

6’7″ / 333lbs

97.6 Pass Block Grade According to PFF
1 Sack Given up in 2021
85.4 True Pass Sets Grade
75th Percentile Arm Length
4.89 40 Yard Dash
28 Bench Press Reps

Mid to Late Round Cornerbacks:

Tariq Woolen

22 years old / 6’4″

Rare and Generational are the only words to describe Woolen
Former Wide Receiver
Ran a 4.26 40 Yard Dash
34″ Arm Length (Some of the Longest ever for a Corner at the Combine)
42″ Verticle Jump (Highest at the 2021 Combine)
12.2% Forced Incompletition Percentage
55.3% Completion Percentage Allowed the past three seasons

Zyan McCollum

22 years old / 6’3″

Another rare and elite prospect when it comes to tools and athleticism
Ran a 4.33 40 Yard Dash
By far the fastest 3 cone drill at the 2022 NFL Combine
Fastest 20-yard shuttle at the 2022 NFL Combine
Longest broad jump at the 2022 NFL Combine for Cornerbacks
49.2% Completion Percentage Allowed the past three seasons

Marcus Jones

23 years old / 5’8″

Best returner in college football for the past few seasons
51.6% Completion Percentage Allowed the past three seasons
2nd most forced incompletions in the Nation in 2021
90.3 Man Coverage Grade by PFF

Kalon Barnes

23 years old / 6’0″

Fastest 40 Yard Dash at the 2022 NFL Combine
50.7% Completion Percentage Allowed the past three seasons
94th Percentile in Hand Size

Quarterback: (Pass three years averaged)

Matt Corral

23 years old / 6’1″

65.3% Completion Percentage
102.8 Passer Rating
4.3% Big time throw percentage (60th Best)
2.1% Turnover Worthy Pass percentage (6th Best)
92.3 Deep Pass Rating
38.6 Under Pressure Grade
48.8 Rushing Yards Per Game

Sam Howell

21 years old / 6’1″

65.8% Completion Percentage
111.8 Passer Rating
5.6% Big time throw percentage (29th Best)
2.4% Turnover Worthy Pass percentage (11th Best)
88.2 Deep Pass Rating
47.3 Under Pressure Grade
40.4 Rushing Yards Per Game

Brock Purdy

22 Years Old / 6’1″

67.6% Completion Percentage
99.9 Passer Rating
92.9 Deep Pass Rating
51.6 Under Pressure Grade
23.1 Rushing Yards Per Game

Desmond Ridder

22 years old / 6’1″

61.9% Completion Percentage
98.8 Passer Rating
6.6% Big time throw percentage (12th Best)
2.3% Turnover Worthy Pass percentage (7th Best)
96.5 Deep Pass Rating
63.1 Under Pressure Grade
42.1 Rushing Yards Per Game

Carson Strong

22 years old / 6’3″

67.6% Completion Percentage
102.3 Passer Rating
5.6% Big time throw percentage (29th Best)
2.0% Turnover Worthy Pass percentage (5th Best)
95.0 Deep Pass Rating
48.1 Under Pressure Grade
Negative Rushing Yards Per Game

Bailey Zappe

23 years old / 6’1″

68.7% Completion Percentage
113.8 Passer Rating
5.8% Big time throw percentage (27th Best)
3.4% Turnover Worthy Pass percentage (51st Best)
98.8 Deep Pass Rating
58.4 Under Pressure Grade
0 Rushing Yards Per Game

Late to Mid Round Safeties:

Kerby Joseph

21 years old / 6’1″

5th best forced incompletions percentage (26.3% forced incompletion)
5 Interceptions in 2021
95th percentile for arm length
99th percentile in hand size
87.3 Coverage Grade by PFF

Markquese Bell

23 years old / 6’2″

97th percentile in Arm Length
4.41 40 Yard Dash
79.7 Coverage Grade

Percy Butler

21 years old / 6’0″

83.5 Coverage Grade
4.36 40 Yard Dash

Pass Catching Fast Running Back:

Tyler Badie

23 years old / 5’8″

73.4 Receiving Grade
4.45 40 Yard Dash
339 Average Receiving Yards Per Season

Rachaad White

23 years old / 6’0″

90.4 Receiving Grade
4.48 40 Yard Dash
456 Receiving Yards

James Cook

22 years old / 5’11”

84.2 Receiving Grade
4.42 40 Yard Dash
284 Receiving Yards

Other Prospects not on Needs List:

LT Kellen Diesch: 6’7″ (95th Percentile athlete, Elite PFF Grades past two seasons)

LT Matt Waletzko: 6’8″ (In the 96th percentile for arm length for Offensive Lineman, Never gave up a sack at North Dakota, Ran a 5.03 40 Yard Dash)

LT Bernhard Raimann: 6’6″ (Ran a 5.05 40 Yard Dash, 94.6 Pass Blocking Grade by PFF, Gave up 1 sack in the last 3 years)

Berhalter and the USMNT:

As a player, Berhalter was a very defensive defender, which shows in his coaching style.

His whole game plan relies on limiting the other team’s chances, keeping possession, dictating the pace (slow and methodical), and attempting to capitalize on the few chances his teams are able to create a game.

Where the colossal flaw shows is when his teams concede the first goal. His whole game plan consists of dictating the pace of the game by slowing it down, and when you concede the first goal, that has to change. When the United States goes down, Berhalter seems lost and doesn’t know how to change the pace of play from his “conservatively and methodically trying to find a chance while keeping possession as much as possible” to “pushing the pace to get the equalizing goal.”

No matter the score, even when the USMNT is down, the team plays like they are ahead by a goal or two.

Berhalter’s scheme banks on a 0-0 draw or a 1-0 win; that’s just how he wants to play, and in the mind of a defender, that’s an excellent result to him and how soccer should be played.

For example, (1/30) against Canada, the USA conceded a goal in the first 7 minutes, and I personally didn’t see that sense of urgency to score an equalizer until around the 85th minute.

Berhalter has to learn how to push the pace, which I’m not sure he knows how to do. Coaches can not always bank on scoring first or holding the other team to a 0-0 draw. Sometimes you fall behind, and you need to learn how to respond and turn up the pace.

Im not sure this style of play will work against competent teams who know how to score. I think that’s been shown multiple times under Berhalter. Yes, he has won some big matches, but the lack of creativity and offensive urgency has been his Achilles heel for a while now.

Greggs teams have one pace, slow, methodical, keeping possession for as long as possible. Sometimes that just won’t work, sometimes you need to push the pace and get a goal. I’m not sure he is capable of turning that switch.

I don’t trust this system in the World Cup against teams that have the ability to score and push the pace. I know we have the players to keep up with those teams; I’m just not sure the system Berhalter runs will allow us to keep up.

2021 NBA Underrated Prospects

PG/SG Josh Giddey – His ability to skip the ball to the other wing or corner to open shooters is uncanny. His 7.4 rebounds a game to go along with his 7.5 assists a game show a well-rounded skill set. Giddey signed with the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League (NBL) as a part of the league’s Next Stars program to develop NBA draft prospects, and quickly became the youngest Australian in NBL history to record a triple-double. Giddey represented Australia at the 2019 FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championship in New Caledonia. He averaged 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and five assists per game and was named to the All-Star Five after leading his team to a gold medal. Giddey became the youngest player to play for the Australian senior team since Ben Simmons in 2013.

PF/C Usman Garuba – One of the best defenders, if not the best defender in this class. Garuba helped Spain win a gold medal at the 2019 FIBA U18 European Championship. At the 2018 FIBA U16 European Championship in Novi Sad, Serbia, he averaged 16.3 points and 12.3 rebounds per game. Garuba won the ACB Best Young Player Award and was named to the ACB All-Young Players Team for his second straight season. He also earned EuroLeague Rising Star honors.

SG Cameron Thomas – Thomas had one of the most productive scoring seasons for a freshman in the SEC’s history. In July 2019 he was named Offensive Player of the Year in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League after averaging a league-best 29.5 points per game. Thomas led all freshmen in the NCAA in scoring with 23.0 points per game, while also averaging 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. He was named to the First Team All-SEC. Thomas is a bonafide scorer who has no reservations about any shot on the floor.

PG Jason Preston – The last two seasons in Athens, Preston put up 16.3 points a game, 6.7 rebounds, and 7.3 assists while making 39.9 percent of his threes. Was named First-team All-MAC and was the MAC Tournament MVP. Preston has the size and skill to play either guard spot and is one of the best passers in the draft.

PF Isaiah Todd – A 6’10 versatile forward, Todd has good tools with a 7’0 wingspan and 8’11 standing reach. He is a fluid, well-coordinated athlete. Can score from multiple spots on the floor. Good shooting mechanics and shooting range extends to the 3PT line. Entering his sophomore season at John Marshall, Todd was ranked as the number one recruit in the 2020 class by ESPN. As a senior, he was selected to play in the McDonald’s All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic. In the GLeague this year, Todd averaged 12.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. He won a gold medal with the United States at the 2017 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Formosa, Argentina. With the U16 team, Todd averaged 5.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in five games.

C Filip Petrušev – Played two seasons at Gonzaga where he averaged a team-high 17.5 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 0.8 bpg in just 26 mpg while also shooting 40% from three. Since joining Mega Bemax in the summer of 2020, Filip Petrusev has been one of the more dominant offensive players in European basketball. With averages of 23.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and tremendous efficiency numbers (58.4% FG, 44.9% 3FG, 66.6% TS) in the ABA League and the Serbian Cup. The 20-year old big earned his first call-up to the Serbian senior national team in 2021, after he had already represented them 33 times at various FIBA youth tournaments.

PG Daishen Nix – Nix is a very good ball-handler, has tremendous court vision, and passing ability. He is Quick, shifty, and creative with the ball. Chose to play for the NBA G-League’s Pathway Program’s inaugural season. He was a 5 star prospect by ESPN, Rivals, and 24/7 sports. Nix was selected to play in the McDonald’s All-American Game in 2019. He averaged 8.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game in the Gleague. Nix’s upside is tied to his youth, size, and court vision.

C Ariel Hukporti – At the NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago in February 2020, Hukporti was named MVP of the Basketball Without Borders camp. Hukporti represented Germany at the 2017 FIBA U16 European Championship in Podgorica. In the U16 European Championship, he averaged 5.4 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks. At the 2019 FIBA U18 European Championship, He averaged 10.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks, and shot 27% from three on over two attempts from three a game.

SG/SF Abramo Canka – Canka began playing for Roseto Sharks of the Serie A2 Basket and was the youngest player in the league, making his debut at age 16. Canka represented Italy at the 2018 FIBA U16 European Championship in Novi Sad, Serbia. In seven games, he averaged 10.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, two assists, and 1.9 steals per game. He’s a standout defender who has big-time ability to lockup 1 on 1.

2021 Fantasy Football Sleepers

David Montgomery

Had the second most Fantasy points of all running backs the last 6 weeks of the 2020 season
7th Easiest SOS

J.K. Dobbins

Ravens lost Mark Ingram
Greg Roman, the team is working this off-season to expand 2nd year RB J.K. Dobbins’ role in the passing attack
Averaged 6.0 yards per carry in 2020 which was 3rd in the NFL
15th SOS Rating

Raheem Mostert

Lost Jerick McKinnon, Tevin Coleman in 2020 (and Matt Breida in 2019)
Competition is Wayne Gallman, Trey Sermon and eventually Jeffrey Wilson
I see Mostert winning the starting job over all 3 other running backs
Easiest SOS

Najee Harris

The Steelers are a team that hasn’t been shy about giving running backs 18-plus touches per game with Mike Tomlin at the helm
You don’t draft a three-down back like Harris in the first round and put him in some timeshare
5th easiest SOS

Carson Wentz

We’ve legitimately seen Wentz perform as a top-five fantasy quarterback in Frank Reich’s offense before
The Colts offensive line might be better than the one the Eagles had in the days he was in the MVP race
Wentz has posted QB1-type numbers in 44.1 percent of the games in his career, which ranks as the 16th best quarterback over the last 15 years
7th easiest SOS

Ryan Tannehill

Tannehill became the starter of the Titans in Week 7 of 2019. Since that time, he’s tallied 575.3 fantasy points, which ranks third among quarterbacks
He’s finished with more fantasy points than Patrick Mahomes, Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, and Deshaun Watson in the last 2 seasons
Juilo Jones only helps his Value
22nd SOS rating

Matthew Stafford

Since 2011, Stafford has thrown for 4K yards 8 times with mostly awful Lions teams
Upgrades to offensive guru Sean McVay as his new head Coach
Jared Goff averaged 4,270 yards per season season under McVay
Stafford gets an upgrade from Detroit in almost every offensive position group
9th easiest SOS

Brandon Aiyuk

Aiyuk will now turn into the Top Target in San Fran alongside Deebo Samuel
San Fran lost: Kendrick Bourne, Jerick McKinnon, Jordan Reed (Thats 1151 yards up for grabs and 7 touchdowns)
Aiyuk was the 49ers leading receiver in 2020 while only playing in 12 games
Easiest SOS

Brandin Cooks

10th most Fantasy points of all Wide Receivers the last 6 weeks of the 2020 season
Texans lost Will Fuller V (The teams second leading receiver by far 879 and 8 Touchdowns up for grabs)
24 SOS rating

Robby Anderson

Gets his old QB back from New York, Anderson and Darnold had a real connection in new york. And now under the guidance of Matt Rhule and Joe Brady that connection should be even stronger.
Panthers lost Curtis Samuel and Mike Davis this offseason (Thats 1124 yards and 5 touchdowns up for grabs)
2nd easiest SOS

Cooper Kupp

There’s more to his game than what we’ve seen, and it’s possible that Matthew Stafford unlocks it. Of the eight deep targets he saw in 2020, just one was catchable.
The Rams lost both Josh Reynolds and Gerald Everett in 2020 (Thats 1035 yards and 3 touchdowns up for grabs)
4th Easiest SOS

Logan Thomas

3rd most Fantasy points of all Tight Ends the last 6 weeks of the 2020 season
He went on a tear to finish the season and ended up as the TE6 in all of fantasy football
8th Easiest SOS

Robert Tonyan

5th most Fantasy points of all Tight Ends the last 6 weeks of the 2020 season
Was second among tight ends in yards per target in 2020
21st SOS

Tyler Higbee

Takes over as the clear TE1 in Los Agles with the dapartur of Gerald Everett
There’ve been six times over the course of Higbee’s career where he’s tallied more than 67 yards. Five of those games came at the end of the 2019 season when Gerald Everett was either out of the lineup or very limited.
Eliminating Everett’s targets and upgrading Higbee’s quarterback is the recipe for success
29th SOS

Kyle Pitts

With the departure of Julio Jones opens up a much bigger role for the versatile TE/WR Pitts
He’s one of the most physically gifted tight ends to ever come out of the draft
Should have a huge role in Arthur Smiths new offense

Titans 2021 Draft Targets:

Draft Notes:

The Titans must get another quality receiver to start opposite of budding superstar A.J. Brown in order to truly realize this offense’s full firepower.
The team still needs to get another starting-caliber cornerback as the team is currently slated to start former second-round pick Kristian Fulton and recent free-agent signing, Kevin Johnson
The Titans still need to continue to improve the overall depth behind Dupree and Landry. It would be wise for them to try and hit on one or two of the talented pass rushers in this class
The Titans could also look to draft a tight end in this draft. While Firkser and Swaim are good players, they could use some extra help in filling the void left by Jonu Smith’s departure
The Titans really need to add some depth to the Saftey position through the draft

Titans Draft Needs:

CB
WR
TE
Offensive Line Depth
EDGE
Defensive Line Depth

First Round:

Teven Jenkins

Gregory Rousseau
Jaelan Phillips
Azeez Ojulari

Elijah Moore
Rondale Moore
Kadarius Toney

Zaven Collins

Jaycee Horn
Caleb Farley

Second Round:

Dillon Radunz
Samuel Cosmi

Dyami Brown

Rashad Weaver
Ronnie Perkins

Levi Onwuzurike

Greg Newsome II
Asante Samuel Jr.

Third Round:

Quinn Meinerz
Kendrick Green

Patrick Johnson
Jordan Smith
Quincy Roche

Tommy Togiai
Osa Odighizuwa

Brevin Jordan

Jaelon Darden
Tylan Wallace
Cade Johnson

Monty Rice

Ifeatu Melifonwu
Eric Stokes

Divine Deablo

Fourth Round:

Brady Christensen
Spencer Brown

Deonte Brown

Patrick Jones II

Milton Williams

Hunter Long

D’Wayne Eskridge
TuTu Atwell
Dax Milne

Baron Browning
Dylan Moses

Shaun Wade
Tre brown
Ambry Thomas
Shakur Brown

Tariq Thompson
Trill Williams

Fith Round:

Tommy Doyle

Chris Rumph II

Chuba Hubbard
Pooka Williams Jr.
Jaret Patterson

Kary Vincent Jr.
Shemar Jean-Charles

Damar Hamlin

Sixth Round:

Tristen Hoge

Brian Robinson Jr.

Anthony Schwartz
Shi Smith

Ian Book
Sam Elinger

Talanoa Hufanga
Tre Norwood

Seventh Round:

Dustin Crum

Justin Rice

(Almost all Ratings are an average of player grades over the last 3 to 4 years of grades combined)

Prospect Breakdowns:

Cornerbacks:

CB/S Shaun Wade (3rd-4th)
Prospect #122 in Draft

One of the best tackling CBs in the class
Has the size/length to transition to safety easily
70.2 Overall Grade
85.2 Passer Rating Allowed
63.9% Completion Percentage Allowed
63.8 Coverage Grade
61.1 Man Coverage Grade

CB Kary Vincent Jr. (4th-5th)

Opted out 2020 Season
Reliable slot corner
Vincent looks like a slot only for man coverage and man-match teams
68.7 Overall Grade
64.2 Coverage Grade
73.8 Passer Rating Allowed
54% Completion Percentage Allowed
70.2 Man Coverage Grade

Shemar Jean-Charles (5th-6th)

Led the Nation with 16 pass breakups
First-team All-American by Walter Camp Football Foundation in 2020
Semifinalist for the Bednarik Award (nation’s top defender) and Thorpe Award (nation’s top defensive back)
PFF’s Sun Belt Player of the Year as a senior
According to PFF, ranked the 16th-best player in all of college football in 2020
78.0 Overall Grade
59.6 Passer Rating Allowed
32.7% Completion Percentage Allowed
84.3 Coverage Grade
74.7 Man Coverage Grade

Tre Brown (3rd-4th)

Does not give an inch at the line of scrimmage
Brown should be a slot corner in a matchup- or man-heavy scheme
Impressive Senior Bowl Tape
4.40 Speed
47.7% Completion Percentage allowed
69.8 Coverage Grade
75.7 Passer Rating Allowed
68.8 Overall Grade
54.2 Man Coverage Grade

Jaycee Horn (1st)

Man-corner mentality. In the opponent’s grill every snap
Has the physical skillset and the mindset to be a top press-man corner in the NFL
73.6 Overall Grade
74.6 Passer Rating Allowed
33.3% Completion Percentage Allowed
78.0 Coverage Grade
67.9 Man Coverage Grade

Caleb Farley (1st)

Biggest weakness is his Press-Man Coverage and Experience
Great ball production. Six picks in two seasons
Sat out the 2020 season
71.85 Overall Grade
61.65 Passer Rating Allowed
90.5 Coverage Grade
36.0% Completion Percentage Allowed
58.4 Man Coverage Grade

Greg Newsome II (Early 2nd)

Allowed one catch on 15 targets of 10+ yards in 2020
Has 4.38 speed
65.3 Overall Grade
89.3 Passer Rating Allowed
35.3% Completion Percentage Allowed
83.8 Coverage Grade
82.3 Man Coverage Grade

Asante Samuel Jr. (Early 2nd)

Special change-of-direction ability
19.7% forced incompletion rate was his worst single-season mark (2019)
His breaks are second to none in the class
77.3 Overall Grade
76.7 Passer Rating Allowed
59.4% Completion Percentage Allowed
82.8 Coverage Grade
69.3 Man Coverage Grade

Ifeatu Melifonwu (Late 2nd- Early 3rd)

Melifonwu is a project, but you rarely see corners with his physical tools
Smooth transitions for a player his size. Easy glider
Has “unicorn” physical ability
75.5 Overall Grade
78.5 Passer Rating Allowed
66% Completion Percentage Allowed
79.3 Coverage Grade
73.5 Man Coverage Grade

Olaijah Griffin (3rd-5th)

Plays with an angry demeanor
One of the highest-graded corners in man coverage in 2020 (77.5)
67.1 Overall Grade
81.5 Passer Rating Allowed
47.1% Completion Percentage Allowed
81.5 Coverage Grade
77.5 Man Coverage Grade

Eric Stokes (2nd-3rd)

Well-versed in press coverage (400 such snaps the past two years)
Barely tested and stingy in 2020. Allowed .51 yards per coverage snap
One thing to know: Stokes allowed the second-lowest completion percentage (18.2%) and Total QBR (1.3) in press coverage in the FBS last season
78.7 Overall Grade
60.1 Passer Rating Allowed
57.1% Completion Percentage Allowed
73.4 Coverage Grade
81.0 Man Coverage Grade

Ambry Thomas (3rd-5th)

4.37 Speed
Never gave up more than 72 yards in coverage in any game in his career
Only four career missed tackles
Press-man-heavy Michigan scheme is great for pro projection. (Had 122 such snaps in 2019)
78.5 Overall Grade
28.15 Passer Rating Allowed
53.2% Completion Percentage Allowed
82.1 Coverage Grade
74.2 Man Coverage Grade

Shakur Brown (3rd-4th)

On the slower end for a corner with 4.61 Speed
Confidence for days. Wants to embarrass the guy across from him
He’s a versatile and feisty corner
70.9 Overall Grade
66.3 Passer Rating Allowed
61.9% Completion Percentage
84.2 Coverage Grade
75.2 Man Coverage Grade

Safties:

Damar Hamlin (4th-5th) Saftey

His angles coming downhill and ability to read concepts are both top-notch
Great Senior Bowl Performance
6 interceptions in 5 seasons at Pitt
21 Passes Defended in 5 seasons at Pitt
Not a coverage guy, hes a hard-hitting saftey who is more than willing to help out in the run game
87.4 Run Defense Grade
65.8 Overall Grade

Divine Deablo (3rd) Saftey

It’s rare to see someone Deablo’s size still deemed a safety at the college (6’3″ 226lbs)
Played Slot Corner (201 Snaps), Linebacker (259 Snaps), and Free Safety (155 Snaps) in 2020
85.9 Coverage Grade
72.0 Overall Grade
12.5% Forced Incompletion Rate

Talanoa Hufanga (6th)

Thumper of a safety. Puts fear in receivers over the middle
Jumbo safety at 6-foot-1, 215 pounds, who could even have linebacker in his future
Value added as a Blitzer. Can defeat blocks. Six sacks the past two seasons
85.6 Coverage Grade
74.3 Overall Grade
4.4% Forced Incompletion Rate

Tre Norwood (6th-UDFA)

Converted corner who flourished in his lone season at safety
Reads quarterbacks like a book
Pure Cover Saftey
86.5 Coverage Grade
67.7 Overall Grade
13.3% Forced Incompletion Rate

Tariq Thompson (4th-5th)

Thompson is an “all-timer” at the college level from a PFF grading perspective
Four straight seasons of quality coverage grades (Over 3,000 career snaps)
One of the best underneath coverage players in the class
Played Majority of snaps at Slot Corner, but played FS and in the Box as Well
78.4 Coverage Grade
80.8 Overall Grade
7.5% Forced Incompletion rate

Trill Williams (4th)

Williams started off his college career as an outside cornerback
Elite all-around athlete
Legit tape at outside cornerback as a freshman
4.42 Speed
78.7 Coverage Grade
71.3 Overall Grade
19.1% Forced Incompletion rate

Offensive Tackles:

Dillon Radunz OT (Early 2nd)

Mauls like a wrestler
Glides in space. Can do anything you’d ask a tackle to do athletically
Starting Tackle for NDSU for 3 Seasons
87.3 Overall Grade
0 Sacks Allowed in 2019 (16 Games)
10 Hurries Allowed in 2019 (16 Games)
89.3 Pass Block Grade
85.3 True Pass Set Grade

Brady Christensen OT (3rd-5th)

“NFL-ready consistent technique”
Very steady snap to snap
His best fit will be a zone-heavy scheme where he could step in right away
Back-to-back years of elite grades in pass protection
96.0 Overall Grade (Elite Grade)
1 Sack Allowed in 2020 (12 Games)
2 Hurries allowed in 2020 (12 Games)
95.2 Pass Block Grade
88.9 True Pass Sets Grade

Spencer Brown (4th-5th) OT

An incredible physical specimen at 6-foot-9, 325pounds
Looks like a tight end on the move
Brown is built like a World’s Strongest Man competitor
62.2 Overall Grade
2 Sacks Allowed in 2019 (13 Games)
16 Hurries Allowed in 2019 (13 Games)
Apparently ran a 4.88s 40-yard dash
70.5 Pass Block Grade
66 True Pass Set Grade

Teven Jenkins (1st Round)

Impressive strength in hands and upper body. Imposes will when he gets hold of guys
Jenkins is a will-imposer, a nasty blocker who bullies Defensive Lineman
76.3 Pass Block Grade
84.4 True Pass Set Grade
0 sacks Allowed in 2020 (448 Snaps)
Can play RT and LT

Samuel Cosmi (Late 1st-Early 2nd)

One of the most battle-tested tackles in the country, with 495 career true pass sets under his belt
Terrific overall athlete. Looks like a huge tight end
89.4 Pass Block Grade
84.0 True Pass Set Grade
2 sacks allowed in 2020 (605 Snaps)

Tommy Doyle (5th Round)

A big bear of a left tackle. Towered over his competition
Glides off the line in a way that’s rare for such a large man
Three straight seasons with 80.0-plus pass-blocking grades
6-foot-7, 315 lbs
80.2 Pass Block Grade
89.1 True Pass Set Grade
Can play RT and LT
1 sack allowed in 2019 (758 Snaps)

Offensive Guards:

Deonte Brown (3rd-5th) OG

Elite drive blocker. “Doubt he’s lost many Oklahoma drills”
Brown is very fun to watch
Hasn’t allowed a single sack in 3 years at Alabama
69.8 Overall Grade
0 Sacks Allowed in 2020 (13 Games)
12 Hurries Allowed in 2020 (13 Games)
77.2 Pass Block Grade
60.4 True Pass Sets Grade

Quinn Meinerz OG/C (2nd-3rd)

Comes off the line low as can be. Battering ram.
Straight-line explosiveness is elite. Can move grown men.
Impressive Senior Bowl Tape
Really improved his draft stock at the senior bowl practices
Associated Press first-team All-America
American Football Coaches Association first-team All-America
D3football.com second-team All-America
One of the only 2 IOL with a Tru pass sets grade over 80.0
86.5 Overall Grade
87.5 Pass Block Grade
80.2 Gap Grade
82.4 True Pass Sets Grade

Tristen Hoge OG (6th-UDFA)

Mindset coaches will love. Looking to hurt people
Will take a defensive tackle for a ride when he catches them. A lot of juice in his lower half
0 Sacks Allowed in 2020 (8 Games)
2 Hurries Allowed in 2020 (8 Games)
69.7 Overall Grade (3 years combined)
82.3 Pass Block Grade
73.2 True Pass Sets Grade

Kendrick Green (3rd)

His tape is some of the most fun to watch of any offensive lineman in the class
Compares to Netane Muti
Can get out of his stance and scoot. Earned a 92.3 run-blocking grade on outside zone
Three-year starter whose grade has jumped significantly each season
0 sacks allowed in 2020 (527 Snaps)
More of a run blocker than a pass blocker
75.2 Overall Grade (3 years Combined)
88.5 Run Block Grade
93.6 Zone Blocking Grade
75.2 Pass Blocking Grade
70.9 True Pass Sets Grade

Tight Ends:

Brevin Jordan (4th-5th)

Fastest Tight End in college football
Looks like a jumbo running back post-catch
1,358 yards receiving in 3 years at Miami
13 touchdowns in 3 years at Miami
68.8 Overall Grade
78.0 Receiving Grade
2.7 Yards Per Route Run
7.3% Drop rate
25.0% Contested Catch Rate

Hunter Long TE (4th)

Powerful Player
Very solid and reliable receiver
83.2 Receiving Grade
1,297 yards receiving in 3 years at Boston College
9 touchdowns in 3 years at Boston College
77.4 Overall Grade
1.74 Yards Per Route Run
5.0% Drop Rate
45.8% Contested Rate

Running Backs:

HB Chuba Hubbard (4th-6th)

Terrific jump cut ability. Bounces on a dime
Led the nation in carries in 2019 with 328. Never slowed down.
Very Decisive Runner
81.3 Overall rating
71.8 Rushing Grade
44.3 Elusive rating
2.5 Yards After Contact
Rushed for over 2,000 yards in 2019
5.7 Yards per Attempt

HB Pooka Williams Jr. (5th-6th)

Seemingly gets faster out of his cuts. Unique suddenness
Broken tackle numbers don’t do him justice. Guys miss so badly they aren’t even counted as tackle attempts
Deadly angle routes. Could even transition to the slot. One career drop.
Future may be as a slot or gadget player
83.1 Overall Grade
74.4 Rushing Grade
76.5 Elusive Rating
2.52 Yards After Contact
5.4 Yards per Attempt

HB Jaret Patterson (4th-6th)

Laser-sharp cuts. Such impressive balance
All the traits necessary to be a deadly receiver out of the backfield
Patterson is the best pure scatback in the class
83.5 Overall Grade
88.5 Rushing Grade
159.2 Elusive Grade
4.74 Yards After Contact
Rushed for over 1,000 yards all the years at college
Averaging and Insane 6.3 Yards Per Carry

HB Brian Robinson Jr. (6th-7th)

80.5 Overall Grade
89.5 Rushing Grade
100.3 Elusive Rating
4.05 Yards After Contact
Reminds me of Josh Jacobs, lightly run Alabama Running Back with Fresh legs
4.7 Yards Oer Attempt

Demetric Felton RB (4th)

Shifty
Slot Receiver/Running Back
Runs routes like a polished wide receiver
Over 1,100 yards rushing in 4 years at UCLA
958 yards receiving in 4 years at UCLA
69.4 Overall Grade
80.3 Rushing Grade
91.5 Elusive Rating
3.36 Yards after contact
4.7 Yards per Attempt

Wide Receivers:

Dyami Brown WR (2nd)

Led the Nation in YPC (Min. 50 Receptions) with 20 yards per Catch
Clean release package that can win early in his NFL career
Plays above his weight class. Wanted to initiate contact downfield.
82.2. Receiving Grade
70.2 Overall Garde
3.11 Yards Per Route Run
6.8% Drop Rate
36.0% Contested Catch Rate
76.9 Grade Vs Man Coverage

*D’Wayne Eskridge (4th)

Lightning-fast. Pure blazer
Proven deep threat on the outside. Over 20 yards per catch his past two full seasons
Eskridge’s Senior Bowl performance will be massive for his stock
Over 20 yards per catch his past two full seasons
His tape was borderline unfair this past season
84.8 Receiving Grade
Led the nation in YPR (Min. 30 Receptions)
8.1% Drop Rate
4.94 yards per route run
85.9 Receiving Grade
83.4 Overall Grade
45.5% Contested Catch Rate
68.3 Grade Vs Man Coverage

*Jaelon Darden (3rd)

The bounciness of his cuts is incredible to watch. Loses no speed
Speed to take the top off a defense. So many house calls in 2020
There are only a few receivers every year with game-breaking athleticism. Darden is certainly one of them
23 broken tackles on 74 catches in 2020
Game-breaking shiftiness and athleticism
89.9 Receiving Grade
81.2 Overall Grade
4.32 Yards Per Route Run
8.6% Drop Rate
0% Contested Catch Rate
91.4 Grade Vs Man Coverage

Tylan Wallace (3rd)

Explodes off the line of scrimmage. Has the juice to outpace corners
Ridiculously productive. Over 100 yards per game the past three seasons
43 contested catches are the most in FBS past three years
Super solid reliable receiver
Some of the best hands in all of college football last season
86.2 Receiving Grade
84.5 Overall Grade
3.26 Yards Per Route Run
6.3% Drop Rate
56.5% Contested Catch Rate
72.7 Grade Vs Man Coverage

Anthony Schwartz (5th-7th)

Fastest receiver in the class. Not a debate. 10.09- second personal best in 100m
Very raw football player, used mostly for screens and fly routes
Hung out to dry by his QB. So many missed opportunities where Schwartz got open deep
“That level of speed is at least worth a flier” – PFF
1,433 yards receiving in 3 years at Auburn
10% Drop Rate
2.31 yards per route run
33.3% Contested Catch Rate
71.6 Receiving Grade
70.0 Overall Grade
75.6 Grade Vs Man Coverage

Shi Smith (5th-7th)

Insane Senior bowl tape
Livewire with the ball in his hands. As agile as he is fast
Has some serious highlight-reel catches on tape
QB situation and South Carolina passing game didn’t help his career numbers
2,204 yards receiving in 4 years at South Carolina
448 Kickoff Return yards in 4 years at South Carolina
80.8 Receiving Grade
69.8 Overall Grade
2.59 Yards Per Route Run
9.5% Drop Rate
21.4% Contested Catch Rate
60.2 Grade Vs Man Coverage

WR Tutu Atwell (3rd-4th)

Elite athlete by pretty much any measure. Speed, agility, explosiveness — he has it
25 career deep catches are ninth-most in college football over the past three seasons
“If your offense needs speed, Atwell can give that to you” – PFF
4.2% Drop Rate
2.44 yards per route run
75.0 Overall Grade
76.6 Receiving Grade
45.5% Contested Catch Rate
87.1 Grade Vs. Man Coverage

WR Dax Milne (3rd-5th)

Strong hands and exceptional body control
Wants to get physical along his routes
Milne is an NFL-caliber route-runner
2.8% Drop Rate
3.75 yards per route run
68.8 Overall Grade
89.6 Receiving Grade
60.0% Contested Catch Rate
70.1 Grade Vs Man Coverage

WR Elijah Moore (1st-Early Second)

Ideal combination of speed and quicks for the slot. A threat to get deep
As reliable as it gets. Only two drops this year; 10 on 200 catchable targets in his career
The focal point of the Ole Miss offense. Screen and YAC weapon. He broke 18 tackles this season
“I wouldn’t put it past him to be productive on the outside” – PFF
2.3% Drop Rate
3.85 Yards Per Route Run
79.5 Overall Grade
92.4 Receiving Grade
73.3% Contested Catch Rate
90.4 Grade Vs Man Coverage

WR Rondale Moore (1st-Early Second)

One of the most electric players with the ball in his hands in college football
Contact rarely slows him down
Elite stop-start ability. Can go from 0-100 and 100-0 in the blink of an eye
Moore has the physicality to win in diverse ways in the NFL
0.0% Drop Rate (Only 3 games in 2020)
2.25 Yards Per Route Run
82.4 Overall Grade
79.7 Receiving Grade
25% Contested Catch Rate
81.8 Grade Vs Man Coverage

WR Kadarius Toney (1st-Early Second)

Rare ability with the ball in his hands. Some might say generational
Elite acceleration
Only three career drops on 123 catchable passes
2.8% Drop Rate
2.62 Yards Per Route Run
82.5 Overall Garde
87.5 Receiving Grade
42.9% Contested Catch Rate
87.5 Grade Vs Man Coverage

Cade Johnson (3rd Round)

Gets up to full speed so quickly
He can throttle down as quickly as he gets up to speed — sudden athlete
Highest graded WR in the one-on-ones at the Senior Bowl
86.7 Overall Grade
5.3% Drop Rate
3.91 Yards per Route Run
85.8 Receiving Grade
60% Contested Catch Rate
67.3 Grade Vs Man Coverage

EDGE and Outside Linebackers:

Patrick Johnson (3rd-4th)

Kind of recklessness you love to see from a pass-rusher. Sells out completely.
He possesses that uncoachable sixth sense as a pass-rusher where he knows where the
tackle’s hands are going before they go there.
24.5 Career Sacks
3rd most sacks in 2020 (10)
85.8 Pass-Rush Grade
78.0 Overall Grade
91.9 True Pass Rush Grade
18.6% Pass Rush Win Rate

Patrick Jones II (3rd-5th)
Prospect #138 in Draft

The whole toolbox of pass-rushing moves already. Already has a euro-step cross chop
Long, lanky 6-foot-5 frame ideal for playing on the edge
19 sacks in the past 2 years combined
To go along with the sacks he also has an 84.2 Run-Stop Grade
5th in the nation last season with 9 sacks
68.9 Pass Rush Grade
78.1 Overall Grade
72.0 True Pass Rush Grade
13.7% Pass Rush Win Rate

Rashad Weaver (2nd-3rd)

Terrific at combo-ing moves. Usually starts with long-arm, but has a number of counters
Weavers moves should immediately translate in the run game
Arguably the best run-defending edge in the draft
21.1% Pass-Rush Win Rate
90.0 Pass-Rush Grade
91.4 True Pass-Rush Grade
86.3 Overall Grade
Weaver is a high-floor edge rusher
79.8 Run Defense Grade

Jordan Smith (3rd-4th)

He’s a lengthy edge who understands how to use his arms to gain the upper hand
Can close ground on a ball carrier in space
26.1% Pass-Rush Win Rate
91.4 Pass-Rush Grade
91.8 True Pass Rush Grade
88.9 Overall Grade
Back-to-back years of elite grading and production
73.8 Run Defense Grade

Chris Rumph II (4th-5th)

Very effective as a stand-up LB on the interior
A motor that won’t quit
“You won’t find a more skilled pass rusher in the draft class” – PFF
23.1% Pass-Rush Win Rate
78.1 Pass-Rush Grade
77.7 True Pass Rush Grade
74.7 Overall Grade
A pass-rushing toolbox that can stand up with NFL veterans
64.1 Run Defense Grade

Gregory Rousseau (1st)

Former wide receiver
Also deadly from an interior alignment. Length and first step dominate guards
17.6% Pass-Rush Win Rate
80.7 Pass-Rush Grade
87.2 True Pass Rush Grade
74.7 Overall Grade
Had a 16 sack season in 2019
Egregiously freaky build. Like an ideal edge defender who got stretched out

Quincy Roche (3rd-4th)

Few better in-country at reading opposing OTs. Takes advantage of any misstep
Elite production in both Group of Five and Power Five
104 pressures between Temple and Miami, there’s been no more productive pass rusher in
college football over the past two seasons than Roche
16.4% Pass-Rush Win Rate
87.7 Pass-Rush Grade
88.6 True Pass Rush Grade
84.2 Overall Grade
70.3 Run Defense Grade

Jaelan Phillips (1st)

Has some filthy euro-step moves
Dominated guards. Too long and quick when rushing from the interior
Blows through contact. Linemen have to get him cleanly to slow him down
20.4% Pass-Rush Win Rate
87.6 Pass-Rush Grade
88.9 True Pass Rush Grade
76.8 Overall Grade
Oozes power. Able to move large humans with one hand
83.0 Run Defense Grade

Ronnie Perkins (2nd-Early 3rd)

Legit speed. Chased down a WR screen that went away from his side against Texas Tech
Starting ever since freshman year with improvement every season
Has the combination of flexibility and twitch that everyone is looking for
24.7% Pass-Rush Win Rate
90.4 Pass-Rush Grade
87.0 True Pass Rush
77.2 Overall Grade
Works speed to power as well as any undersized edge in the country
90.7 Run Defense Grade

Azeez Ojulari (1st)

Arguably the best cornering ability in the class
Timing and rush plan are tremendous
First step that puts fear in OTs. Always a threat to get to the edge
One of the most advanced pass rushers in the class
24% Pass-Rush Win Rate
91.7 Pass-Rush Grade
91.7 True Pass Rush Grade
84 Overall Grade
72.8 Run Defense Grade

Defensive Lineman:

Tommy Togiai (3rd)

Nimble enough to make guards and centers worry
He consistently disrupted opposing offenses
16.1% Pass-Rush Win Rate
77.0 Pass-Rush Grade
71.2 True Pass Rush Grade
76.9 Overall Grade

Osa Odighizuwa (3rd)

13 Sacks in 3 years at UCLA
Explosiveness and speed are pluses. UCLA even gave him some off-ball reps in 2019
Earned an 89.7 pass-rushing grade in true pass-rushing situations in 2020
77.5 Pass Rush Grade
81.4 True Pass Rush Grade
14.1% Pass Rush Win Rate
78.1 Overall Grade

Levi Onwuzurike (2nd-3rd)

One of the most explosive defensive tackles in the country. Can fly off the line
He has the explosiveness necessary to be a difference-maker as a pass rusher in the NFL
78.6 Pass Rush Grade
80.6 True Pass Rush Grade
15.2% Pass Rush Win Rate
86.6 Overall Grade

Milton Williams (4th-5th)

13 sacks in 2 years at Louisiana Tech
Couple of nice pass-rushing moves and uses Euro step to set up guards
A mix between a huge EDGE rusher and a Smaller DT
Power on contact was too much for C-USA linemen
89.7 Pass Rush Grade
91.2 True Pass Rush Grade
21.8% Pass Rush Win Rate
81.7 Overall Grade

Middle Linebacker:

Zaven Collins LB (1st)

Freak of nature. Size and length you do not often see at off-ball linebacker
Shuts down throwing lanes. Pain for quarterbacks to throw over
Edge rusher-type skill set when blitzing
Highest Graded Linebacker in 2020 (91.1)
Over 90.0 (Elite) Coverage AND Pass Rush grade

Monty Rice MLB (3rd-4th)

Wraps up in space about as well as any LB in the country. Under 10% missed tackle rate in career
Second best Pass Rush grade (85.8) for a Middle Linebacker
Biggest strength according to PFF is “Speed”

Justin Rice MLB (6th-UDFA)

Transferred from Fresno state to Arkansas State in 2020
Interesting player, went from a more prototypical Linebacker at Fresno to a Pass rusher at Arkansas State
7 Sacks in 2020 (In 10 Games)
66.9 Overall Grade

Baron Browning MLB (3rd-4th)

“He’s got the closest physical skillset in the class to Micah Parsons”
“Elite size-speed combination for the position”
70.2 Overall Grade (Graded over 69.6 in every single category, good all-round Linebacker)
Biggest Strength is Physical tools

Dylan Moses (4th)

One of the best tacklers in the class. Only 13 misses on 192 career attempts
Moses was the 2016 Butkus Award recipient as the nation’s top high school linebacker
He is a project player, he is very raw but there is no denying the talent
56.4 Overall Grade

Quarterback:

Ian Book QB (6th-7th)

High Floor low ceiling type prospect
Improved every year at Notre Dame
Is a winner
147.0 Passing Efficiency rating (33rd in the Nation)
63.8% Completion Percentage
Over 1,500 rushing yards in college
74.7 Passing Grade
75.5 Overall Grade
102.6 Passer Rating

Dustin Crum QB (7th-UDFA)

Insane efficiency throwing the ball
68.7% Completion Percentage (3rd in the Nation)
163.5 Passing Efficiency rating (4th in the Nation)
35/6 Touchdown to Interception ratio in college
Over 1,300 rushing yards for career

Sam Ehlinger QB (5th-7th)

Most Touchdowns versus pressure in 2020
62.5% Completion Percentage in College (2017-20)
Over 1,900 rushing yards and 33 Rushing touchdowns in Career
145.0 Passing Efficiency rating
76.5 Passing Grade
85.2 Overall Grade
104.0 Passer Rating

My Top 5 sleeper picks from 2020: Where are they Now?

Javelin Guidry (Undrafted) 5-10, 190lb Position: DB

Guidry caught my attention at the NFL combine after he ran the fastest 40-yard dash for a Defensive Back at the NFL Combine (4.29) and also had the 3rd most Benchpress reps for a Defensive Back at the NFL Combine (21). He ended up going undrafted and Guidry was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft. He was promoted to the Jets active roster on October 1, 2020, and made his NFL debut in the Jets week 4 loss to the Denver Broncos that day. He came in and had an immediate impact on the Jets defense. In just 11 games and 171 defensive snaps, Guidry forced 4 fumbles, had 15 solo tackles, and even recorded a QB hit and knockdown. Became a regular special teams player as well recording 90 special teams snaps in 11 games for the Jets. Newyorkjets.com said, “Javelin Guidry is an intriguing project, who opened some eyes his rookie campaign”. For an undrafted rookie, Guidry exceeded all expectations and with his athleticism, the sky is the limit if he can get the proper coaching.

Harrison Bryant (4th round (115th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft) 6-5, 243lb Position: TE

Coming into the Draft Bryant was criminally underrated. He was one of the most solid and best all-around Tight ends coming out of college in a while. He led all Tight Ends with 1,004 yards receiving in 2019, and for a former offensive tackle in high school, those are some impressive numbers. Bryant won the John Mackey Award in 2019 and was named unanimous first-team all-American. He won’t wow you with athleticism but he had everything you want from a Tight end, legit blocking talent, great pass-catching ability, and enough of a route tree and route-running ability to consistently get open against linebackers. In his first season in the NFL, the 4th round pick played in 15 games starting in 9 of them. Starting 9 games doesn’t seem like a huge accomplishment for a 4th round pick, but when you consider the talent in that Cleveland Browns tight end room (which includes Austin Hooper and David Njoku) it’s a huge accomplishment and shows just how much that Browns coaching staff trusts him. Over 58% of his catches went for first downs (14 out of 24) and Bryant also caught 3 touchdowns in his rookie campaign. By the end of the season, Bryant had played 56% of the Browns offensive snaps and also contributed on special teams playing 30% of special teams snaps.

Isaiah Rodgers (6th round (211th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft) Position: CB /KR

I was baffled at the lack of attention Isaiah Rodgers was getting coming into the 2020 NFL Draft. He was one of the most electric and consistent return-men in NCAA history. In 4 years at UMASS, he racked up over 2,300 kick return yards and averaged 23.6 yards per return. His senior season he led the Nation in Combined Kick Returns (1,415 Yards) and was named PFF College All-America First Team (Kick Return). On top of being an elite threat in the return game, Rodgers was a big-time playmaking corner as well. In his 4 years at Massachusetts Rodgers pulled in 11 interceptions, 34 passes defended, 9.5 tackles for loss, and 242 interception return yards. Watching the tape I felt this guy was going to be one of the biggest steals in draft history. In his first season in the NFL, he showed why he was a PFF all first-team returner in college. He racked up 704 all-purpose return yards (5th Most in the NFL) and averaged a very impressive 28.8 yards per kickoff return (3rd best in the NFL). In October, Rodgers recorded a 101-yard kickoff return touchdown against the Browns to help the Colts get back into that game. Rodgers didn’t see much of a defensive role this season with the Colts, only playing 51 defensive snaps, but you might see him in an expanded role in the next few seasons.

Harrison Hand (5th round (169th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft) 5-11, 197lb Position: CB

Hand caught my attention before the combine for his solid senior year stats as well as his College tape. He showed great ability and willingness to tackle and seek out contact. He has a firey on-field personality and great instincts. Hand really opened my eyes with his NFL combine performance recording the Highest verticle jump for a defensive back at the NFL combine (41″) and also the 2nd best Longjump for a defensive back at the NFL combine (133″). Harrison had an insanely solid season for the Vikings. Playing in 14 games (Starting 1) Hand allowed an outstanding 55% completion percentage as well as a passer rating of just 74.6 when targeted. Playing in just 15% of defensive snaps, Hand racked in one Interception (Picking off Drew Brees in Week 16 ) 3 passes defended, and 14 solo tackles in his rookie campaign.

Lynn Bowden Jr. (3rd round (80th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft) 5-11, 204lb Position: WR/RB/QB

Heading into the Draft, no one was really sure what position Bowden was going to play in the Pros. In his senior season, Bowden was converted from a Wide Receiver/Running Back to a lethal dual-threat Quarterback. He was so versatile of a college player he won the Paul Hornung Award in 2019 (Past winners include Tavon Austin, Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey, Odell Beckham Jr.). His college resume included over 1,300 career receiving yards, over 1,500 career rushing yards, over 1,800 career return yards, and 500 yards passing his senior season. I seriously felt like Bowden could come in and be the “Next Taysom Hill”, giving the offense that drafted him an advantage of mystery every time he was on the field due to how versatile his skill set is and the countless things you can do with him in the proper scheme. Bowden was drafted by the Raiders but later traded to Miami where he found his position as a gadget Wide receiver. Bowden played in only 10 games his rookie season, starting 4 of them. He tallied an insane 75.7% catch percentage and a perfect 0.0% drop percentage on 37 targets. He recorded a total of 211 receiving yards, 32 rushing yards, and 32 passing yards on the season.

Where Should The Tennessee Titans Go From Here? Free Agency Edition 3/19

When you look at the current Tennessee Titans roster you get a feeling this team isn’t quite done making moves this offseason. We have to admit, free agency did not start off how most Titans fans envisioned; Corey Davis leaves for the Jets, Jonnu Smith leaves to go play with the Patriots, and then out of nowhere we release both our starting cornerbacks from the 2020 season. Now, this article’s purpose is not to dwell in the past but to now look forward to the future. Who are the players the Titans should pursue in the open market with what limited cap space this team still possesses? Well, as soon as you see this Titan team’s depth chart there are 2 obvious holes, Cornerback and Wide Receiver. The team has already brought in the likes of savvy veteran Janoris Jenkins and former first-round bust Kevin Johnson to attempt to fill the void left a cornerback, but I still don’t think this will be near enough to fill the huge void. So let’s take a look at some players that could come in and fill that void that are still currently available and on the open market.

Brian Poole

Poole is a physical slot corner who has been putting up some very impressive numbers the past two seasons with the New York Jets. Over the past two years combined, he is only allowing a 76.45 passer rating when targeted and has given up only one touchdown. That play resulted in PFF ranking him as the ninth and 11th best cornerback in 2019 and last season, respectively. Poole has dealt with injury concerns, but the Titans would be getting a very consistent slot corner which they so desperately need.