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Tennessee Titans: NFL Mock Draft Media Consensus Vol. 7

By Matias Wodner

December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches the football against Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during the third quarter in the Pac-12 championship at Levi's Stadium. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches the football against Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during the third quarter in the Pac-12 championship at Levi's Stadium. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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During mock draft season, there are hundreds of different outlets that publish projections. Here are some of the most notable mocks out.

We’re 11 days away from the NFL Draft. It is so close, yet oh so very far away. At this point, I’m fully expecting time to just cease to exist and the draft never gets here and the universe comes to a standstill. If you couldn’t tell by that last sentence, the draft needs to get here already.

Bucky Brooks, NFL.com

Pick No. 5: Solomon Thomas, DL, Stanford

Pick No. 18: John Ross, WR, Washington

Brooks has an impressive eye for talent and is a very knowledgeable analyst, so I’m always interested in what he has to say. It’s been a while since I’ve seen Thomas mocked to the Titans. He’s still very much an option at No. 5 overall, with his dynamism and versatility along the defensive line appealing traits. We’ve talked enough about Ross, but he’d be a slam dunk pick at No. 18. He’s a game changer at the wide receiver position.

Matt Miller, Bleacher Report

Pick No. 5: Mike Williams, WR, Clemson

Pick No. 18: Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Colorado

Miller is one of the most tuned-in draft analysts, so anything he puts out there should be noted and not taken with a grain of salt. His two picks are in line with reports that have been coming out about the Titans’ interest in both of those prospects. While I think the dislike of Williams has gone a bit too far, he is not worthy of the No. 5 overall pick in such a talented draft class. At No. 18 overall, he should be a consideration, but not that high. Awuzie is becoming a real possibility for the Titans at 18. His draft value is split among the #drafttwitter community, but he could end up being a really solid corner with his ability to play both inside and outside.

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Dan Kadar, Mocking the Draft

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

Pick No. 18: John Ross, WR, Washington

While these mocks came out before the recent release of Jason McCourty, pretty much every mock draft from now until draft day will have a cornerback in the first round for the Titans. The question will be whether that corner is mocked at No. 5 or 18. In Kadar’s latest mock, the answer is at 5 in the form of Lattimore. The additions of Lattimore, Ryan, and Johnathan Cyprien would form an almost completely new-look secondary. Ross is fast and he’s really good at route running and catching the ball, and he’s a wide receiver, which is a position the Titans need.

Chad Reuter, NFL.com

Pick No. 5: O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama

Pick No. 18: Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan

While I’m not sold on Howard’s draft value at No. 5 overall, getting Davis at No. 18 makes me forget about it. Everyone wants at least one defensive player taken in the first round due to the talent available on that side of the ball, but getting the two best offensive weapons in this draft would be a massive boon. The Titans have two third round picks, and they could theoretically draft two very talented cornerbacks with both of those picks. The Titans would be a top five offense next year with Howard and Davis added.

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