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Tennessee Titans 7-round 2020 NFL Mock Draft ignoring the Jadeveon Clowney noise

By John Lowell

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Ross Blacklock #DL02 of the TCU Horned Frogs speaks to the media on day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Ross Blacklock #DL02 of the TCU Horned Frogs speaks to the media on day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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Vanderbilt TE Jared Pinkney
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player. Scouting Report. TE. Vanderbilt. JaredPinkney. Pick Analysis. 224. 887

Vanderbilt TE Jared Pinkney missed his mark. A year ago, Pinkney was considered as a potential day one prospect. National draft analyst Todd McShay wrote: “I have Pinkney at No. 22 overall on my latest draft board, and he’s my top-ranked tight end.”

So what happened? After posting 50 catches for 774 yards and seven touchdowns in 2018, Pinkney’s production declined dramatically. As a senior, Pinkney only had 20 catches for 233 yards and two touchdowns.

Pinkney has the athletic profile to be a successful TE2 at the NFL level, with upside. Value is value, and a little competition for the spot behind TE Jonnu Smith never hurt anyone.

Mississippi State. TyrePhillips. 237. player. Pick Analysis. OL. 893. Scouting Report

Depth along the interior of the offensive line is a good idea to address. Enter Mississipi State’s Tyre Phillips, who has one heck of an anchor. His length rivals that of a tackle, but he projects best at guard, where he can take on heavy defensive tackles in the trenches. He’s incredibly strong at the point of attack and is an asset as a run-blocker in a gap-scheme.

Phillips’ mobility is not a strength, and he can struggle in space. More than anything, he’s another body — a big one at that — and will move the line of scrimmage for you when asked.

Worst-case scenario: Phillips doesn’t make the final 53, and becomes a practice-squad body.

804. DB. player. FSU. LevontaTaylor. 243. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis

Florida State CB Levonta Taylor was the number one cornerback recruit in the country in 2016.

Taylor is a boom or bust, day three prospect that projects as a nickel corner or free safety at the NFL level, despite his prowess as a lock-down press corner. The issue isn’t whether or not Taylor’s measurables will be enough, or if he can do it, it’s more about mitigating risk; Taylor sustained a back injury in 2018 that has crippled him since.

At number 243 overall, I can afford to take that risk, and I hope Jon Robinson would do the same. Taylor has the potential to be a special player if he can bounce back. He is rumored to have run in the 4.3-4.4 range (40-yard-dash) and is said to have a 40.5 inch vertical.

Taylor is a low risk, high reward prospect.

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