Tennessee Titans: NFL Mock Draft Media Consensus Vol. 5

During mock draft season, there are hundreds of different outlets that publish projections. Here’s some of the most notable mocks out there.

Mock draft season legitimately never ends, but we’re currently in the sweet spot of it. There are so many mocks going around that it’s tough to talk about all of the big ones. Therefore, we’ve been bringing you about four or five noteworthy mocks in every edition of this article. Let’s see who the “experts” have the Tennessee Titans taking this time around.

Previous Editions: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4

Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN

Pick No. 5: Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State

Pick No. 18: John Ross, WR, Washington

These two picks had a good amount of Titans fans up in arms for a few reasons. Many aren’t on board with Lattimore going that high, citing his hamstring issues as too much of a risk. I think he’s a risk worth taking that high; he looks like a legitimate shutdown corner and he played his entire last season with no injury problems. The other reservation about this mock was Ross at No. 18 over Corey Davis, who went one pick after. That I agree with. Davis is a more complete product and doesn’t come with as much injury concern as Ross. Lattimore and Ross would be an insane speed duo upgrade on both sides of the ball, though.

Chris Burke, Sports Illustrated

(Mock trade with Philadelphia Eagles. Titans get: No. 14, No. 43, No. 118. Eagles get: No. 5, No. 164)

Pick No. 14: Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan

Pick No. 18: Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida

Burke has the Eagles trading up with the Titans to draft Leonard Fournette. In order to do that, they would swap firsts and give up a second round pick and fourth round pick, while the Titans send back a fifth rounder. I’m not sure that value is all the way there, but getting Davis at No. 14 while collecting a second rounder is no cause for a complaint. Adding Wilson with second pick gives the Titans a boundary cornerback that can push Logan Ryan to the slot in nickel situations.

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports

Pick No. 5: Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State

Pick No. 18: Takkarist McKinley, EDGE, UCLA

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Lattimore will continue to be mocked to the Titans at No. 5 for the duration of mock draft season unless he suffers an injury or bad news about his character comes out in the near future. The Titans still have a big need at cornerback and Lattimore is looking like a game-changer at the next level at the position. The second pick here is an interesting one. The Titans need help at pass rusher; Brian Orakpo and Derrick Morgan can’t do everything themselves. Kevin Dodd is expected to be healthy and ready to contribute next season, but he’s already 25 and hasn’t shown anything to make the Titans feel comfortable about him as the immediate backup to Orakpo and Morgan going forward. McKinley is raw and has to work on some things, but his athleticism and potential is undeniable.

Peter Schrager, Fox Sports

Pick No. 5: O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama

Pick No. 18: Haason Reddick, LB, Temple

Schrager is one of the more tuned-in reporters in the NFL landscape, so him putting out a mock draft is something to keep an eye on. He has what many Titans fans are clamoring for with the No. 5 pick: O.J. Howard. A two-way tight end who doesn’t seem to have any flaws, Howard would be a perfect fit in the Titans’ two-tight end offense following the departure of Anthony Fasano. Reddick is an intriguing player, mainly because he can play both inside and outside at the linebacker position. He can be an edge defender or he can play inside backer. Dick LeBeau loves versatility, and he’d be foaming at the mouth to work with a player like Reddick.

Kristopher Knox, Bleacher Report

Pick No. 5: Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan

Pick No. 18: Takkarist McKinley, EDGE, UCLA

The second mock in this series with McKinley as the Titans’ No. 18 pick. Pass rusher is an underrated need for the Titans, and McKinley is a bit of a risk/reward pick in the middle of the first round. If anyone can turn a raw athlete into a legit pass rush threat, though, it’s LeBeau. I’m out of words on Davis, he’s great and we all want him to be a Titan.

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