NASHVILLE, TN (WSIL) -- The Tennessee Titans are looking to add talent to an already talented roster through the NFL Draft this weekend.
The Titans have been on the upswing the last few years, making the playoffs four out of the last five years. Their offensive engine is powered by perennial All-Pro running back Derrick Henry. and their up-and-coming defensive presence is spearheaded by young, talented players like Jeffery Simmons, Harold Landry, and Kristian Fulton.
While the future is bright, the present is becoming ever-more troublesome. The Titans got dismantled by the eventual Super Bowl contending Cincinnati Bengals, a shock to many. The surprises continued when the Titans traded superstar wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Eagles during the first round of the NFL Draft, a trade most fans did not agree with.
The Titans looked to capitalize on the draft pick they received in return from Brown, making a total of nine draft picks.
Round 1 (18): Treylon Burks - WR - Arkansas - Burks is a big, physical receiver who can win 50-50 balls consistently. He also has a surprising amount of speed and athleticism for his size. He has all the physical traits to be the number one receiver for the Titans, and he may one day fill the shoes that Brown left.
Round 2 (35): Roger McCreary - CB - Auburn - McCreary is extremely athletic, and has excellent instincts when the ball is in the air. He will make an excellent addition to an already talented cornerback room.
Round 3 (69): Nicholas Petit-Frere - OT - Ohio State - He's a big, athletic linemen who will make a case to start at right tackle.
Round 3 (86): Malik Willis - OB - Liberty - This is the big one most Titans fans were holding their breath for. With current Titans QB Ryan Tannehill creeping up in age at 33 years old, the Titans faithful wondered if it was time to start developing a QB for the future. That seems to be exactly what the Titans plan to do. While unrefined as a player, Willis is a supremely talented QB who could develop into something special.
Round 4 (131): Hassan Haskins - RB - Michigan - He's a big bruiser of a running back and he has a chance to stick on special teams.
Round 4 (143): Chigoziem Okonkwo - TE - Maryland -Â A developmental tight end who has explosive traits.
Round 6 (204): Theo Jackson - DB - Tennessee - The Nashville native stays home. Jackson is a versatile cornerback who can make an impact on special teams right away.
Round 6 (219): Chance Campbell - LB - Ole Miss - A run stopper specialist who uses his big frame to clog running lanes. He's a developmental project that could progress into a solid player.
