3 UDFAs the Tennessee Titans should consider signing

By Will Lomas | May 6, 2020

BERKELEY, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Defensive lineman Christian Rector #89 of the USC Trojans blocks a pass from quarterback Ross Bowers #3 of the California Golden Bears during the fourth quarter at California Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Berkeley, California. The USC Trojans defeated the California Golden Bears 30-20. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /

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The poorest man’s Jadeveon Clowney: Christian Rector DL/EDGE, USC

At 6’3, 270 lb., Rector would give the Tennessee Titans draft class an EDGE that has the size to play on base downs, but also kick inside and be a sub-package rusher without getting overwhelmed by power.

While at USC, Rector was in and out of the lineup with various injuries including a broken hand and ankle issues but was elected team captain in his senior season which makes you think that he was a guy who wasn’t “soft” but truly hurt.

Toughness and effort are key for UDFAs and while the Tennesse Titans are already deep at EDGE, they could call Rector a defensive tackle and he could still compete for a spot on this roster. Last year Matt Dickerson and Austin Johnson were generally liabilities vs the run who also couldn’t rush the passer, so how much worse could it get?

On the other hand, you have a chance to a player who had 11 TFLs and 8 sacks at his peak in 2017 and who might have a chance to earn a spot as a backup who actually provides value somewhere down the line.

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