Make no mistake, the Tennessee Titans' young talent pool is more impressive than their record suggests. However, that doesn't mean that everyone has hit the ground running in the NFL.
This season, the Titans rookie class includes a potential Offensive Rookie of the Year in Carnell Tate, a potential Defensive Rookie of the Year in Anthony Hill Jr., and starting guard Fernando Carmona.
However, there are three rookies who haven't made an impact on this roster yet. To clarify, that doesn't mean that they are going to stay non-factors. Look back at last season, and you may remember that it took a while for SCB Marcus Harris to get onto the field, but since then he has earned a starting spot (though Alontae Taylor may end up having something to say about that).
Here are the rookies who haven't made an impact...yet.
Nick Singleton, RB
Singleton is in a tough spot because he was given a handful of chances earlier this season, but his vision and awareness was a serious issue. The former Penn State standout turned positive plays into negative ones by not maximizing the blocking on his reps. Singleton is the type of athlete who should be explosive with the ball in his hands, and if a Tony Pollard trade does materialize, he is going to get a chance to prove he can translate athleticism into production.
Jackie Marshall, DT
With Jordan Elliott being released following an alleged incident, there was a chance for Marshall to move up the depth chart naturally and make the most of that chance. Unfortunately, he was leapfrogged by Nazir Stackhouse and Timmy Horne, but that doesn't mean Marshall can't play. He's an explosive, upfield type of defensive tackle, but Horne is more of a run-plugging defender. Considering Elliott was specialized in run defense, it makes sense why Horne was chosen to replace him, and Marshall could still have a chance to play down the line.
Pat Coogan, center
With injuries to Carmona and Jackson Slater, there was an outside chance the Titans could have moved Coogan to guard to see how he would hold up. However, the elevation of Atonio Mafi instead suggests that the team views Coogan exclusively at center. Still, if the Titans want to get more creative later in the season, there could be some packages where he lines up in a non-traditional way (fullback or tight end) and gets some reps just to get his feet wet in the NFL.
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