After trading away Jurrell Casey this offseason and with DaQuan Jones set to hit free agency in 2021, the Tennessee Titans should be looking at adding a defensive lineman during the 2020 NFL Draft.
Because we don’t know exactly when the Titans will target a lineman in the upcoming draft, we’re going to take a look at a prospect the team can target based on draft position in every round it has a pick.
Round 1
Marlon Davidson, Auburn (6-3, 303 lbs.)
One of the most appealing things about Davidson is his versatility. For the Titans, Davidson could fill the role at either tackle or end, but he also played as a stand up outside linebacker at Auburn.
Davidson can be an elite run-stuffer, but also has the makings of an elite interior pass-rusher after totaling 6.5 sacks in his senior year at Auburn. He has sneaky athleticism for a man over 300 pounds.
Alternative: Ross Blacklock, TCU
Round 2
Justin Madubuike, Texas A&M (6-3, 293 lbs.)
The Titans have already expressed interest in Madubuike, as the two sides have held a pre-draft meeting. If the Titans don’t address the defensive line in the first round, Madubuike could be the guy in the second.
Like Davidson, Madubuike offers versatility and could play at either tackle or end, and he’s shown to be effective against both the run and pass. In his last two seasons with the Aggies, Madubuike totaled 11 sacks (5.5 each season).
Alternatives: Neville Gallimore, Oklahoma | Raekwon Davis, Alabama
Round 3
Larrell Murchison, N.C. State (6-2, 297 lbs.)
The Titans have already held a meeting with Murchison, so clearly there is some interest on Tennessee’s part. Murchison is disruptive in the middle and can get to the quarterback, as evidenced by his seven sacks last season.
Alternative: Jordan Elliot, Missouri (6-4, 302 lbs.)
Elliott will serve as a tackle at the next level who will specialize against the run, but he does offer some ability as an interior defender who can get to the quarterback. Elliott totaled 5.5 sacks and 16.5 tackles for loss in his final two seasons in college.
Round 5
Khalil Davis, Nebraska (6-1, 308 lbs.)
At this point in the draft, the Titans are more likely to end up with a rotational player than a starter. Davis is about as good a rotational lineman as the Titans can get in this spot.
Davis figures to be a third-down run specialist at the next level, but he has shown he has the chops to be an effective interior pass-rusher, also.
Alternative: Jason Strowbridge, North Carolina
Round 7
Raequan Williams, Michigan State (6-4, 308 lbs.)
Once again, the Titans are looking at depth if they take a defensive lineman in this spot. Williams projects to be a tackle at the next level who can be disruptive in the middle, but won’t offer much as an interior pass-rusher.
