5 early Senior Bowl acceptances who should intrigue Titans

Six of the Tennessee Titans' seven selections in the 2024 NFL Draft participated in last year's Senior Bowl, including second-round pick T'Vondre Sweat. The other Titans draftees that participated in the premier pre-draft event were Jarvis Brownlee Jr., Jha'Quan Jackson, James Williams, Cedric Gray, and Jaylen Harrell. The only player that general manager Ran Carthon selected that was not present in Mobile was left tackle JC Latham.

Other recent Titans draft picks that shined under Mobile's bright lights include Roger McCreary and Dillon Radunz. It's safe to assume the Titans put significant stock in Senior Bowl performances. The 2025 iteration is fast approaching. Executive director Jim Nagy and his staff have already begun announcing some early acceptances.

The Titans are currently equipped with six draft selections in the opening five rounds. It's setting up to be a critical offseason for Carthon. We've identified five 2025 NFL Draft prospects who will be in Mobile that should already intrigue the Titans.

Wyatt Milum | OL | West Virginia

Wyatt Milum is playing offensive tackle at West Virginia, but he's a strong bet to convert to guard at the next level. Milum lacks terrific arm length at sub-33 inches, a physical shortcoming that often prevents college tackles from staying at that position in the NFL. Scouts will likely want to see him practice at both tackle and guard throughout his week in Mobile.

Milum possesses obvious fundamental strength on tape with outstanding movement skills. The Titans have an obvious need at right tackle and will have to assess if he's capable of playing that position professionally. Elsewhere, starting right guard Dillon Radunz is scheduled for free agency and isn't guaranteed to return. Milum is a talented enough prospect for Carthon to target at the top of the second round.

Jonas Sanker | S | Virginia

Virginia safety Jonas Sanker posted an ACC-leading 107 tackles among all defensive backs last season. The Charlottesville native has picked up where he left off this campaign, totaling 82 tackles, two sacks, and one interception thus far in 2024. Sanker is a high-football IQ defender that thrives when playing around the line of scrimmage where his instincts take over.

Sanker is the type of safety the Titans should be in the market for this offseason. Amani Hooker is an excellent ball-hawk that plays center-field for defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson. The aging Quandre Diggs is on an expiring contract and suffered a season-ending injury. Sanker would compliment Hooker nicely.

Aireontae Ersery | OT | Minnesota

Unfortunately, the class of offensive tackles in the 2025 NFL Draft features an abnormal amount of prospects that may kick inside to guard at the next level. That includes top-ranked offensive linemen Will Campbell (LSU) and Kelvin Banks Jr. (Texas). One prospect who won't face such questions is Minnesota's Aireontae Ersery.

Ersery possesses outstanding size (6-6, 325) for the position with rare physical gifts, including length and grip strength. Ersery is playing left tackle for the Golden Gophers, but as proven by Latham and Joe Alt, kicking over to right tackle is very doable. He's another prospect Carthon may be fortunate enough to target with an early second-round pick.

Landon Jackson | EDGE

Arkansas' Landon Jackson is a versatile defender who can align at multiple positions. He projects as a defensive lineman who will give his defensive coordinator valuable reps stopping the run while also making impactful plays as a pass rusher. Jackson is long and strong, and plays with a red-hot motor that never stops revving.

The Titans have not appropriately replaced Denico Autry this season. Arden Key should remain with the team as a situational pass rusher next year, Jackson has the body type (6-7, 280) that would make him an excellent early-down fit opposite Harold Landry. The Titans desperately need to address their lack of depth at edge.

Tez Johnson | WR | Oregon

Tez Johnson is a slot-only receiver prospect with the quick route-running and processing skills required to be a starting-caliber wideout in the NFL. Johnson is twitchy in space with elusiveness to create post-catch yardage for himself. He possesses the type of skill set that is often well showcased in Mobile's competitive practice environment.

Titans slot receiver Tyler Boyd is an aging asset on an expiring contract. As long as Brian Callahan is the head coach, the Titans will primarily be an 11 personnel (three receivers) offense. If Boyd doesn't return, drafting Johnson could add competition for that role next season.