Following a trade down with the Green Bay Packers, the Tennessee Titans selected Georgia linebacker Monty Rice with the 92nd pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. This was a massive shock to many, but not a complete surprise.
Both Jayon Brown and Rashaan Evans will be free agents in 2021 (assuming Evans’ fifth-year option gets declined).
Realistically, one of them may possibly return in 2022 and beyond, but the selection of Rice gives the team a security blanket should they be forced to let both walk following the 2021 campaign.
With all that said, let’s a deeper dive into why Rice may be a vital piece of Tennessee’s future on defense.
Measurables
Position: Linebacker
School: Georgia
Current Year: Senior
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 235 pounds
