Tennessee Titans: Ideal 2017 7-Round Mock Draft
By Dale Lolley
What would the ideal 2017 NFL Draft look like for the Tennessee Titans across all seven rounds?
With the 2017 NFL Draft right around the corner, the time to take a shot at an ideal weekend for the Tennessee Titans is upon us. Coming off a 9-7 season and a couple of solid free agent pickups, the Titans could be on the verge of making the playoffs for the first time since 2008. This draft can only help that process.
So who will the Titans come away with in this draft? Let’s take an educated guess.
For sanity’s sake, we won’t deal with any trade possibilities. We’ll assume the Titans make their eight picks in their allotted slots.
First Round Double Down
With the fifth pick in the first round, the Titans select strong safety Jamal Adams of LSU. The Titans have their two starters at safety, but teams play so much sub-package now it doesn’t hurt to have another talented defensive back in the system, and Adams might be the best defensive back in the draft.
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Also considered: Marshon Lattimore, CB – Ohio State; O.J. Howard, TE – Alabama
With the 18th pick in the first round, the Titans select wide receiver John Ross from Washington. Speed to burn and keep opponents from sliding a safety into the box. If all Ross does as a rookie is run go routes — and he’s better than that — he’s worth the pick. This assumes both Howard and Mike Williams are off the board.
Also considered: Gareon Conley, CB – Ohio State; Marlon Humphrey, CB – Alabama
In The Third Round
With the 83rd pick in the draft, the Titans select cornerback Sidney Jones, also out of Washington. Doubling up on Huskies would be a good move. Jones suffered a torn Achilles’ tendon at his on-campus workout but could be ready at the start of the season. The draft is deep in corners, which could cause Jones to fall into the top of the third round. The Titans would be wise to grab a first-round talent in the third round, despite the injury.
Also considered: Jake Butt, TE – Michigan; Cameron Sutton, CB – Tennessee
With the 100th pick in the draft, the Titans select Alabama defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson. Tomlinson can play nose or end, which makes him a nice pickup here. Dick LeBeau always values guys who have the ability to do both in his 3-4 defense.
Also considered: Jordan Leggett, TE – Clemson; George Kittle, TE – Iowa