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Tennessee Titans dueling 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Safety or Risk

By Will Lomas

Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) is tackled by Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) is tackled by Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) makes a touchdown catch against the Clemson Tigers during the third quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) makes a touchdown catch against the Clemson Tigers during the third quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Conservative mock draft 1st round, pick 5: O.J. Howard TE, Alabama

This was a pretty easy one. I don’t know how much the Tennessee Titans really want to reduce their most productive offensive weapon’s role in the offense, but maybe they think it is time for Delanie Walker to see less time.

Walker hasn’t had a season where he has finished completely healthy since he has been with the Tennessee Titans, missing one game each season.

Howard is the ultimate conservative pick. At worst, he will be a very talented blocking tight end who can also line up in the backfield at fullback if you want to get tricky, out in the slot or offset as a H-back.

I believe he will find his way to being a top 5-8 tight end in the next two years, but I do wonder exactly where he ceiling is given how little production he got at the college level.

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