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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Testing the depths of Day 2

By Will Lomas

Jan 2, 2017; Tampa , FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) points against the Florida Gators during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Tampa , FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) points against the Florida Gators during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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How deep does this draft go right now, and can the Titans move down while loading up?

You hear it every year around this time. Analysts will come out and praise how deep this NFL draft class is.

In fact, if I was betting I would imagine that they will start to say that it “isn’t that talented at the top” and that teams should really consider trading down. It happens every year whether it is true or not.

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Well, knowing that those takes were coming I wanted to head into the weekend asking the question, “How deep does this draft go?” I tested the 2nd day of the draft and was happily surprised with how the board fell.

You can go to Fanspeak and see exactly what happened and get a better view of who was available when I picked.

Here are my explanations for every pick.

Trade: Baltimore Ravens get the 5th overall pick

Tennessee Titans get their 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and another 3rd round pick.

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    • 16th overall pick: Corey Davis WR, Western Michigan

    Is this going to be another year where people fall for the hype of a player and his performances against bigger competition, while a better player falls to the Tennessee Titans?

    That would be very reminiscent of what would have happened to the Titans last year with Jack Conklin over Laremy Tunsil if not for that last minute video.

    18th overall pick: Marshon Lattimore CB, Ohio State

    Some people are really saying that Gareon Conley is the better CB between these two. I just don’t see that at all, and unless Conley blows me away at the combine and Lattimore just lays an egg, then I don’t even see it being a competition.

    47th overall pick: Jarrad Davis LB, Florida

    Davis is one of three linebackers I really like to the Tennessee Titans as every down players for them. Reuben Foster is probably going to go too high for the Titans to take given that LB isn’t their biggest need.

    That leaves them hoping that either Haason Reddick or Davis falls to them with a pick they acquire in the 2nd round.

    78th overall pick: Desmond King CB/S, Iowa

    King is the ideal Tennessee Titans draft pick. Hard worker, great special teams player, older guy, respected by his teammates, award winning DB, and has position/scheme versatility.

    I like to think that the Titans draft him to play nickel cornerback and strong safety allowing Kevin Byard to play back more.

    83rd overall pick: Dede Westbrook WR, Oklahoma

    Westbrook has health issues and some off the field questions which will knock him down the draft. However, Corey Davis can do it all including playing in the slot.

    If the Titans want to take a speed demon late then they can move Davis inside on certain plays to for small DBs to cover him while also adding a deep element.

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    100th overall pick: Jordan Willis EDGE, Kansas State

    A weird edge rusher who wins with overwhelming power and effort Willis shares some strange similarities with Derrick Morgan and Karl Klug. With one aging and the other coming off of an injury (if he returns) he could be an interesting player to put into the rotation.

    102nd overall pick Dalvin Tomlinson NT, Alabama

    Overlooked on a great defense, Tomlinson is a stout run defender with a little bit of a wiggle. I think when the smoke clears on this draft, Tomlinson will come out as an above average player thought he may never reach the Pro Bowl.

    123rd overall pick: Corn Elder SCB, Miami

    Taking niche players with defined roles is the right way to approach Day 3 of the draft. As their one Day 3 pick that I have on this mock, I like getting Elder as a pure slot cornerback who can also do a lot on special teams.

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