The Tennessee Titans need to hit the 2023 NFL Draft out of the park for fans to feel better about the 2023 season. Tennessee still has major holes to fill along the offensive line and at wide receiver. The third-worst offense in the NFL last year hasn’t exactly gotten better this offseason.
New general manager Ran Carthon can’t ignore the defensive side of the ball, either. The cornerback and pass rusher classes are full of talent, and the Titans have to take advantage. Thanks to Pro Football Network’s seven-round mock draft machine, we were able to run through a full 2023 NFL Draft acting as Mike Vrabel and Mr. Carthon. Let’s see how we fared.
Team needs: OT, OG, WR, CB, EDGE
- Round 1, Pick 11
- Round 2, Pick 41
- Round 3, Pick 72
- Round 5, Pick 147
- Round 6, Pick 186 (from ATL)
- Round 7, Pick 228
Round 1 (No. 11 overall): OL Peter Skoronski, Northwestern
- Prospect ranking (overall): 11
- Position rank: 1
Paris Johnson Jr. was on my radar, but he was picked ahead of No. 11. That’s fine, as Skoronski could be the top offensive lineman in this class. The question is will he be a left tackle or left guard? The Titans signed Andre Dillard in free agency, but it’s unknown where he will play. Skoronski gives Tennessee another option to replace Taylor Lewan.
Skoronski allowed just one sack and six pressures in 457 pass-blocking snaps last season. His 1.3% pressure rate was tied for best in the Big Ten. Bolstering the offensive line is a goal for the Titans in the draft, and they won’t wait to get started.
Round 2 (No. 41 overall): EDGE Will McDonald IV, Iowa State
- Prospect ranking (overall): 49
- Position rank: 8
The all-time sack leader at Iowa State has a chance to be a first-round pick this month. The Titans grabbing him at 41 would be great. McDonald is a handful one-on-one, and if he beats you with that first step, you may just have to hold him and pray you don’t get caught. What I like about this potential fit is that he’s set up to be a successful 3-4 pass rusher.
Round 3 (No. 72 overall): WR Xavier Hutchinson, Iowa State
- Prospect ranking (overall): 177
- Position rank: 23
Here’s my “reach” of the draft. The Titans need wide receivers, and there are plenty of short, 180-pound speedsters available in each round. Hutchinson is not one of those guys. It goes without saying that I disagree with the prospect rankings. CBS Sports’ pro comparison for Hutchinson is Josh Palmer, and if he can be…
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