2019 NFL Mock Draft: Defensive line dominates as quarterbacks fall

By Randy Gurzi | Jan 14, 2019

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Quinnen Williams #92 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts against the Clemson Tigers in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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WACO, TX – NOVEMBER 19: Alex Barnes #34 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates his touchdown with Dalton Risner #71 of the Kansas State Wildcats against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium on November 19, 2016 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

19. Tennessee Titans: Dalton Risner, OG/T, Kansas State

Another team that just missed the postseason was the Tennessee Titans. They were hard to figure out in 2018 as they could dominate against teams like the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots — two playoff teams — but also lost to teams like the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins who finished much worse.

The biggest problems though were their losses against the Indianapolis Colts who took the final spot in the AFC postseason with a Week 17 win over the Titans. In order to try and win games like that, they have to get better at keeping the high-flying Indy offense sidelined. A blocker like Dalton Risner can help in that regard as he’s great at opening up running lanes according to Matt Miller of Bleacher Report.

"“Dalton Risner is another versatile interior offensive lineman with the size and tools that point to a career at guard in the NFL. Even with Kansas State in the midst of a down year, you can see Risner impacting the game as a run-blocker with a nasty streak every Saturday.” — Miller, Bleacher Report"

Risner fits perfect with Tennessee who loves to pound the ball with Derrick Henry. Doing that not only keeps the defense fresh, but it also could extend the shelf life of Marcus Mariota, who continues to struggle with durability concerns.

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