Tennessee Titans: 5 players to watch at the NFL Combine

TE Jacob Breeland

After years of lazy, under-researched mock drafts claiming the Titans needed to draft a tight end, it may finally be time — but not as a starter, and not until the late rounds.

The Titans might have found starting potential in Jonnu Smith while he filled in for an injured Delanie Walker, who might also be done with the Titans. Smith showed the explosive after-the-catch ability and good hands that got him drafted in the first place.

Smith looked like a starter in his time with the first-team offense in 2019. He and Anthony Firkser might make a good tight end duo going forward into 2020. However, with Walker’s future with the team in doubt, it might be wise to look at depth options.

Oregon’s Jacob Breeland was in the middle of a breakout season with the Ducks until a season-ending injury derailed what was looking to be a statement Senior year. Questions about Breeland’s blocking and ability to come back from injury still remain, but his potential as a pass-catcher could make him worth the risk.

Breeland played in just six games before the injury ended his year, but put up 26 receptions and six touchdowns in that limited time. With four games over 50 receiving yards in that span, Breeland was the most effective pass-catcher in the Oregon offense.

Breeland has a chance to prove he’s healthy and ready to pick up where he left off during the combine. If Robinson gives him a look, and thinks he looks like the player he was when healthy, he could contribute solid depth snaps to a team that uses a lot of tight ends.