Tennessee Titans trade up in 7-round 2020 mock draft post-free agency
By John Laird
Trade Alert: Titans trade No. 29, 93 and 2021 late-round pick to Eagles for No. 21 and 103
Jon Robinson and Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman have done business together in the past and continue to do so to get things started in this 7-round mock draft.
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In this scenario, “Trader Jon” doesn’t want to risk missing out one of the most talented defensive linemen in this 2020 draft class who’s falling down the draft boards. Subsequently, he moves up eight spots in a deal with the Eagles. The trade involves the two teams swapping first- and third-round picks with Philadelphia receiving an extra late-round pick next year.
After Robinson decided to deal star defensive lineman Jurrell Casey to the Denver Broncos in a pure salary dump move, he needs to get more firepower on the defensive line. Moving Jeffery Simmons into Casey’s role, he now gets Yetur Gross-Matos.
Coming out of Penn State, Gross-Matos was able to tally a total of 9.5 sacks this year after racking up eight the year prior. Gross-Matos gives the Titans a potential playmaker on the defensive line, where they desperately need it.
Head coach Mike Vrabel will be salivating to get his hands on Gross-Matos, who possesses the rare combination of prototypical size (6-5, 270 pounds) and absolutely freakish athleticism and flexibility.