TENNESSEE TITANS
Round 1 (No. 7 overall) — JC Latham, OT, Alabama: Latham should settle into an O-line that needs the help. Massive at 6-6, 342 pounds, he was a fixture at right tackle for the Crimson Tide and is a mauler who can also play guard. May as well continue leveling up the line after making LG Peter Skoronski a first-round pick in 2023. Don’t forget, new head coach Brian Callahan hired his father, legendary O-line coach Bill Callahan, to remediate the front five.
Round 2 (38) — T’Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas: The Big 12 defensive player of the year, they don’t come much bigger than the 6-5, 366-pounder. His weight and a recent DWI arrest didn’t help Sweat during the predraft process, but the man can still plug a hole. And he’ll likely help Pro Bowl DT Jeffery Simmons penetrate even more effectively.
Round 4 (106) — Cedric Gray, LB, North Carolina: Gray filled up the stat sheet with 100-plus tackles in his final three seasons at UNC, but he also struggled to get off blocks at times and had a propensity to miss tackles.
Round 5 (146, from Vikings through Eagles) — Jarvis Brownlee Jr., CB, Louisville: Tennessee bolstered cornerback in free agency by signing Chidobe Awuzie and trading for L’Jarius Sneed. Brownlee Jr. is a physical corner and plays aggressive against the run.
Round 6 (182, reacquired through Eagles) — Jha’Quan Jackson, WR, Tulane: Tennessee continues to build around quarterback Will Levis with the undersized but fast Jackson. His athletic profile lines up well with Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed and he offers returner upside immediately. Injuries and route running are both concerns.
Round 7 (242, from Eagles) — James Williams, S, Miami (Fla.): Williams is a tough read on the pro level. He has the size of a linebacker (6-4 and 231 pounds) and the speed to chase down receivers. Tennessee is getting a useful player who will be an aggressive coverage player who can blitz or cover.
Round 7 (252, from Chiefs) — Jaylen Harrell, DE, Michigan: Harrell lacks the size you’d prefer for an edge rusher but his production is impressive. His effort and profile could make him a sub package rusher for the Titans