2020 NFL Draft: Best NFL fits for top 5 quarterback prospects

4. Joe Burrow, LSU – Tennessee Titans

Marcus Mariota’s time as the Tennessee Titans quarterback is up. Ryan Tannehill took over and he’s playing well enough — but he’s on a one year deal and isn’t the long-term solution anyway.

The Titans need a quarterback that embodies the philosophy of their head coach, Mike Vrabel. Vrabel and his offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith, employ a run-heavy system that utilizes a power running attack led by Derrick Henry.

Smith uses the run to set up the pass with play-action, where they have big body receivers like Corey Davis and A.J. Brown. Adam Humphries and Tajae Sharp round out the corps of tough pass catchers. The Titans aren’t a vertical offense, which ideally suits Joe Burrow’s skill-set as a passer.

Burrow doesn’t have an elite arm, but he has the strength to make all the throws. He’s one of the most accurate passers in college football. Through eight games with LSU this season, he’s completing 78.8 percent of his passes. He’s improved his ability to read defenses and he puts the ball in the right spot, always giving his guy a chance to make a play.

The 6-4, 216-pound signal-caller brings a tenacious presence on the field. He senses pressure and has escapability to elude defenders and pick up yards. When he takes off, he absorbs contact with his tough running style.

Burrow is climbing draft boards all over the draft community. However, it’s not difficult to imagine teams falling in love with quarterbacks that have more tools. Burrow can realistically end up falling to the Titans and it is the perfect fit.