After addressing one of their biggest needs in Round 1 of the 2023 NFL draft by selecting offensive tackle Peter Skoronski, the Tennessee Titans should be targeting a wide receiver on Day 2.
The wide receiver group is the weakest at the moment after the Titans failed to make an impact signing in free agency following a season in which Tennessee’s receiving corps. was arguably the worst in the NFL.
As things stand now, Treylon Burks, Kyle Philips, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Chris Moore are the top four, which is a big yikes and quite possibly worse than last year’s group..
But that can change on Day 2, where there are several intriguing prospects left on the board. There were a total of four wideouts taken on Day 1, a list that includes Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seahawks), Zay Flowers Ravens, Jordan Addison (Vikings) and Quentin Johnston (Chargers) coming off the board.
Ideally, the Titans come away with one or more wide receivers who add speed and size to Ryan Tannehill’s list of weapons.
With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the top wideouts still available that the Titans should target to fill their needs. All six of them made Shaun Calderon’s top-10 receivers list ahead of the draft.
Jonathan Mingo, Ole Miss
Via Shaun Calderon:
Quick analysis: Big, fast, and physical wide receiver who becomes an explosive playmaker once the ball is in his hands. Mingo has tons of untapped potential just waiting to be unleashed.
Grade: 73.5
Ceiling projection: Early second round
Floor projection: Late third round
Josh Downs, North Carolina
Via Shaun Calderon:
Quick analysis: Severely-underrated receiver who overcompensates for his physical limitations with a savvy and manipulative skill set that forces defenders to think on their feet.
Grade: 79.4
Ceiling projection: Late first round
Floor projection: Late second round
Cedric Tillman, Tennessee
Syndication: The Knoxville News-SentinelVia Shaun Calderon:
Quick analysis: Another underrated wideout who has gotten lost in the shuffle for a variety of reasons. Tillman is a big-bodied WR who isn’t afraid to attack the ball at its highest point.
Grade: 68.3
Ceiling projection: Earlythird round
Floor projection: Late fourth round
Jaylin Hyatt, Tennessee
Via Shaun Calderon:
Quick analysis: Vertical threat who can take the top off the defense at any moment. He could become a real problem once he gets around NFL coaching and polishes his game.
Grade: 75.4
Ceiling projection: Latefirst round
Floor projection: Early third round
A.T. Perry, Wake Forest
Via Shaun Calderon:
Quick analysis: Physical specimen who dominated the ACC, producing 2,296 yards and 26 TDs since the start of 2021. Perry is a high-ceiling WR who needs to refine his overall technique.
Grade: 69.8
Ceiling projection: Latesecond round
Floor projection: Early fourth round
Tyler Scott, Cincinnati
Via Shaun Calderon:
Quick analysis: Small, quick, and fast weapon who scored a total of 14 touchdowns of 30 or more yards over his entire college career.
Grade: 73.0
Ceiling projection: Latesecond
Floor projection: Early fourth round
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