The Tennessee Titans are entering the offseason with a massive need at right tackle. The quarterback conversation is understandably dominating the headlines in relation to the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but the Titans arguably need a tackle as much as they need a signal caller. It doesn't matter who's playing quarterback next season if Brian Callahan's offense doesn't better protect that pivot.
The Titans aren't going to draft an offensive tackle at No. 1. The 2025 draft class does not possess a tackle worthy of that achievement, nor are they likely to target one via a trade-down.
Tennessee's current second-round selection (No. 35) may be general manager Mike Borgonzi's sweet-spot to draft a right tackle. We've identified three prospects they could target for a plug-and-play role.
Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota
Aireontae Ersery is physically gifted at 6-foot-5 and 339 pounds (verified measurements from this year's Senior Bowl). Strength, length (34 inch arms) and movement skills are at the forefront of Ersery's scouting report. He creates separation between himself and pass rushers, and uses well-developed hand strikes to stunt a defensive lineman's progress.
The one caveat is that Ersery has primarily played left tackle at Minnesota. Either Ersery or JC Latham would have to move to right tackle. Would the Titans be willing to move Latham back to his college position after spending last offseason preparing him to be their left tackle of the future?
Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
Josh Conerly Jr. went viral for one poor pass-rushing rep at the Senior Bowl. It added unfair narratives to his pre-draft evaluation. Conerly Jr. is still a high-upside tackle who should be drafted within the opening 50 selections.
Conerly Jr. is a high-level athlete with starting-caliber tendencies. He plays the offensive tackle position with terrific length and good hands in pass protection. As a run blocker, Conerly Jr. attacks defensive linemen with an aggressive mindset, often winning the leverage battle.
Wyatt Milum, West Virginia
There are positional questions surrounding Wyatt Milum's pre-draft evaluation. Despite being a multi-year starter at offensive tackle at West Virginia, some scouts project him to play guard in the NFL. That could certainly alter how Tennessee views him.
It's also worth acknowledging the Titans possess a requirement at right guard, with Dillon Radunz slated to reach free agency. But if the Titans drafted Milum to play tackle, and he ends playing guard, like Radunz once did, it would potentially be viewed as a failure. Milum is a pro-ready prospect, but his positional future remains questionable.