3-round Tennessee Titans 2017 NFL Mock Draft

The Tennessee Titans find an unusual trade partner.

There are a lot of teams in the position of coveting a top-5 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. However, one name you don’t hear often is the Arizona Cardinals.

Sitting at #13 overall, they do have the ammunition to go up and grab a player they love. One thing they could be looking at is a defensive back. With Sidney Jones likely prepared to miss the 2017 NFL season, the list of opening day starting boundary CBs dropped by one.

This is a deep CB draft, but deep in terms of players that could eventually become very good starter or players that have unique qualities like size, speed, technique, etc.

So, when a team loves a cornerback and thinks he can start immediately, you understand that a trade can happen.

In this Fanspeak mock draft, the Tennessee Titans got offered the Arizona Cardinals first 4 rounds worth of picks for the 5th overall pick and I just couldn’t say no.

So, here is what the Titans would do in that scenario.

1st round, pick 13: Marshon Lattimore CB, Ohio State

Corey Davis, John Ross, O.J. Howard, and Reuben Foster were all off the board, so the pick was pretty clear. There are a lot of talented players in the draft, but none that really fit Jon Robinson’s model with no issues.

Lattimore is coming off of a great combine and a full year of play, so if he is there at 13 that gives the Tennessee Titans a great option to boost their secondary to new heights.

1st round, pick18: Jonathan Allen DL, Alabama

This is something that is getting a lot of buzz lately. Teams are not impressed with his lack of athleticism and his shoulder is a big issue. That combined with the stigma on Alabama players could make for a draft day slide.

He is a talented defensive end that projects best to a 3-4 defense as a base end. Combining him on a defensive line with Jurrell Casey is an outstanding idea.

2nd round, pick 45: Carl Lawson EDGE, Auburn

While he didn’t have a great 3-cone drill, I really liked what Lawson did at the combine. However, where he really shines is with his hand usage which is the same trait that made Joey Bosa a star last year.

Lawson comes into the NFL with a refined skillset and great tangible tools. His role with the Tennessee Titans is an easy one to figure out: 3rd down pass rusher.

Hopefully in time he grows into a replacement for either Brian Orakpo or Derrick Morgan, but he can start out easing his way into big reps.

3rd round, pick 77: Carlos Henderson WR, Louisiana Tech

The Tennessee Titans seem poised to draft a wide receiver barring some late free agency moves to grab a bunch of mid-tier guys.

While Henderson had a productive career during his freshman and sophomore seasons, it was 2016 that really make Henderson a star in the making.

This year, Henderson had 82 catches for 1,535 yards which means he averaged a whopping 18.7 yards per catch. The Tennessee Titans need that sort of big play option in the passing game, and he could be their cheap substitute for Brandin Cooks.

3rd round, pick 83: Gerald Everett TE, South Alabama

The Tennessee Titans only have one tight end behind Delanie Walker and that is Phillip Supernaw. I don’t believe they want to enter the season with him as the TE2 and in any other draft a player with Everett’s size/athleticism combination would be a strong candidate to be a mid round 2 guy.

3rd round, pick 100: Sidney Jones CB, Washington

Tennessee has three 3rd round picks thanks to the trade at the beginning of the draft. With talent added at cornerback, wide receiver, pass rusher, tight end, and defensive line it is time to really look at best player available.

Clearly Jones is going to have to sit out a while and attempt to learn the Tennessee Titans defense while he is getting healthy. However, this could be similar to trading the 100th pick for a player that (when healthy) is worth a top-30 selection.

I think the Titans can take a flier here knowing that the value could potentially far outweigh the cost.