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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Jets have edge, Browns get defensive in two-round projection

By Randy Gurzi

LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 01: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats plays against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Commonwealth Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 01: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats plays against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Commonwealth Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/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)
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, OT/G, Kansas State

The Tennessee Titans are a team built on the run, and that’s not likely to change in 2019 even though they do have a new offensive coordinator. When Mike Vrabel took over as head coach this year, he hired former Sean McVay assistant Matt LaFleur as his offensive coordinator. The young quarterback guru lasted just one season in Nashville as he ended up getting the head job with the Green Bay Packers.

Now replacing him is Arthur Smith, who has been an assistant with the Titans since 2011. He’s worked on both sides of the ball but spent 2018 coaching tight ends before getting his promotion. While we don’t know a lot about his style, Smith should be ready to lean heavily on running backs Derrick Henry and Dion Lewis.

Henry had 1,059 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground and Lewis added 517 yards rushing and 400 through the air. In an effort to become even more efficient in this area, the Titans bring in Dalton Risner. The Kansas State offensive lineman has played all over the line for the Cougars, but likely kicks inside in the NFL — which could help the Tennessee offense become a more efficient unit.

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