After the departure of Jack Conklin in free agency, the Tennessee Titans might be in the market for a right tackle in the 2020 NFL Draft.
As it stands now, Dennis Kelly will assume the role of starter, but it wouldn’t hurt for the Titans to add another tackle who can be developed into a starter in the next few years.
Here’s a look at the best option for the Titans in every round they have a pick, based on their draft position.
Round 1
Austin Jackson | USC
After the top four tackles are off the board (Andrew Thomas, Mekhi Becton, Tristan Wirfs and Jedrick Wills), the best options for Tennessee to take one will likely come in the form of either Austin Jackson, Isaiah Wilson or Josh Jones.
We’re rolling with 6-foot-5, 322-pound Jackson here. He shows the footwork necessary to handle elite pass-rushers, and he’s a good enough athlete to be a plus for the Titans in their zone-blocking scheme. He’ll have enough time to develop with Kelly in front of him, also.
Alternative: Josh Jones | Houston
Round 2
Lucas Niang | TCU
Niang is a surefire Day 2 pick, but could have been higher on many boards if not for a torn labrum suffered last season that limited him to just seven games.
The 6-foot-6, 315-pound lineman was a three-year starter with the Horned Frogs and is an enormous human being who has the potential to challenge for a starting spot in the NFL right away.
Alternative: Ezra Cleveland | Boise State
Round 3
Jack Driscoll | Auburn
Driscoll is a somewhat underrated prospect who won’t be a liability in run blocking or pass protection. His athleticism stands to be an ideal fit for offensive coordinator Arthur Smith’s system.
The biggest concern for Driscoll will be adding more weight to his frame, and his overall power as a blocker leaves a lot to be desired. If he can fix those issues, Driscoll stands to be a steal in the third round.
Alternative: Justin Herron | Wake Forest
Round 5
Terence Steele | Texas Tech
The most impressive thing about Steele is that he’s a big man who moves really well and possess great athleticism. He’d be a solid fit for the Titans if they were to wait to until Day 3 to take an offensive tackle, but is likely no more than a depth piece.
The problem for the 6-foot-6, 312-pound lineman is that his strength doesn’t exactly match his size, which could be an issue in the run game. Steele played predominantly at right tackle, but also spent time at left tackle and guard.
Alternative: Hakeem Adeniji | Kansas
Round 7
Jon Runyan | Michigan
The son of a former NFL offensive lineman, Runyan possesses the kind of athleticism and football IQ that could help him stick in the NFL as a depth piece. He also offers versatility, as he played at both guard and tackle in college.
The problem for the 6-foot-4, 306-pound lineman is that his technique needs a lot of work. His strength is also seen as a major concern and could make him a liability in the run game.
Alternative: Trey Adams | Washington
