Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft will take place on Friday night and the Tennessee Titans have two selections to make in total through the two rounds, assuming they don’t make any trades.
The Titans have one pick in the second round (No. 61) and one in the third round (No. 93). We’re going to take a look at some players the Titans can target to fill some of their biggest needs, broken down by position.
Of course, some of these players could be taken with the Titans standing pat in either round, while others would likely have to be acquired by trading up.
However, after some of the wacky events of Thursday night, we can’t rule anything out, hence casting such a wide net of possibilities for the Titans.
Note: Prospects are not listed in any particular order.
Cornerbacks
Many of us thought the Titans would go with a cornerback in the first round because it is the team’s biggest need, but general manager Jon Robinson opted for offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson instead.
Tennessee still has a need at cornerback, and particularly in the slot, so I would expect Robinson to try fill the void with his second-round pick.
Here are some prospects that could play in the slot and/or on the outside, both now and in the future, that are still on the board.
Kristian Fulton, LSU
Jaylon Johnson, Utah
Amik Robertson, Louisiana Tech
Cameron Dantzler, Mississippi State
Trevon Diggs, Alabama
Bryce Hall, Virginia
Darnay Holmes, UCLA
Troy Pride Jr., Notre Dame
Reggie Robinson, Tulsa
Lavert Hill, Michigan
Defensive line
At the very least, the Titans need to add some depth to their defensive line after the departures of Jurrell Casey (trade) and Austin Johnson (signed with the Giants) this offseason.
It’s also possible that the Titans could be looking at filling a starting role for 2021 if DaQuan Jones, who is set to be a free agent next offseason, leaves.
These are the best of the bunch of defensive linemen that could be taken in either round on Day 2, although some of them might require a trade up in the second round to acquire.
Marlon Davidson, Auburn (Can play EDGE also)
Justin Madubuike, Texas A&M
Jordan Elliot, Missouri
Ross Blacklock, TCU
Neville Gallimore, Oklahoma
Raekwon Davis, Alabama
Larrell Murchison, NC State
DaVon Hamilton, Ohio State
James Lynch, Baylor
Leki Fotu, Utah
EDGE
I am in the camp that the Titans are going to land Jadeveon Clowney in free agency, which combined with the signing of Vic Beasley would alleviate the need to draft an EDGE.
If that isn’t in the cards for Tennessee, there will be several solid options for the Titans to choose from in both the second and third round.
If the Titans want any of the top four on this list, they’ll almost certainly have to be aggressive to get their man.
Terrell Lewis, Alabama
Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn State
A.J. Epenesa, Iowa
Zack Baun, Wisconsin
Jonathan Greenard, Florida
Curtis Weaver, Boise State
Bradlee Anae, Utah
Darrell Taylor, Tennessee
Jabari Zuniga, Florida
Julian Okwara, Notre Dame
Jose Uche, Michigan
Running back
I find it hard to believe that the Titans would address the running back position on Day 2 with bigger fish to fry, but stranger things have happened.
If the Titans are going to get the big names on this list, they’re going to have to be extra aggressive in order to nab them, which isn’t likely to happen with the team really only looking for a backup running back.
Regardless, here’s the list of the best available players that could go on Day 2.
D’Andre Swift, Georgia
Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin
Cam Akers, Florida State
J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State
Zack Moss, Utah
A.J. Dillon, Boston College
Ke’Shawn Vaughn, Vanderbilt
Joshua Kelley, UCLA
Antonio Gibson, Memphis
Wide receiver
This is a position that stands as a wild card at the moment.
The Titans do need a deep threat for 2020, but also might have to replace Corey Davis in 2021 if the team doesn’t pick up the former No. 5 overall pick’s fifth-year option.
While it isn’t the biggest need for Tennessee right now, I wouldn’t be at all surprised if the Titans addressed it in what is a historically deep class at the position this year.
Without further ado, the best available players at wide receiver on Day 2 that could be on the Titans’ radar.
Denzel Mims, Baylor
Tee Higgins, Clemson
Chase Claypool, Notre Dame
K.J. Hamler, Penn State
Laviska Shenault Jr., Colorado
Michael Pittman Jr., USC
Van Jefferson, Florida
Lynn Bowden Jr., Kentucky
Tyler Johnson, Minnesota
Antonio Gandy-Golden, Liberty
