After months and months of speculation, rumors and mock drafts, the 2024 NFL draft is just days away and we’ll FINALLY have answers for what the Tennessee Titans will do.
If you’re like me, you’ve had it with all of the aforementioned things. The process leading up to the draft is just too damn long and exhausting and it’s well past time to get this show on the road.
One of the things that has made this particular cycle a bit more tedious is the fact that Notre Dame left tackle Joe Alt has been mocked to the Titans a ridiculous amount. Of course, that pick makes sense considering Tennessee’s need, and he is my personal preference for the Titans in the first round, but the lack of variety makes clicking on mocks far less exciting.
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So, with that in mind, our final mock draft round-up includes expert projections that do not have the Titans taking Alt. After scouring the internet, here’s what we found:
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White: “While Alt being off the board is a curse, Nabers being available is a blessing. Yes, the Titans signed Calvin Ridley to a big deal this offseason and still have DeAndre Hopkins, but the latter turns 32 in June, the former turns 30 this season and disappeared at times for the Jaguars in his return to football following an indefinite suspension for violating the gambling policy, and new coach Brian Callahan’s offense in Cincinnati excelled when all three top receivers were healthy anyway. Finding a legit young receiver should still be a priority for Tennessee.”
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Reid: “Offensive tackle has been a common projection at this spot, and it’s without question the weakest position on the Titans’ roster. But Alt is off the board, and taking the best player available instead of reaching for a need makes sense. Tennessee signed Calvin Ridley to a four-year, $92 million deal, but DeAndre Hopkins is entering the final year of his contract. Odunze could make an immediate impact for QB Will Levis, making plays on vertical routes or over the middle.”
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Meirov: “If Alt is off the board, which he is in this mock, then this could be the sweet spot for a team to trade up and get the quarterback it covets. Tennessee could then draft one of the other available tackles, or the Titans could stick and secure whoever the second-ranked tackle is on their…
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