The 2020 NFL Draft is almost here, so it’s time to make some final projections for the Tennessee Titans with a seven-round mock draft.
Of course, there is a possibility that the Titans end up trading down from the No. 29 overall pick, which would change things drastically. However, the best way to accurately project the Titans’ picks at the moment is to roll with what they currently have.
Let’s take a look at the direction the Titans might go in this year’s draft for one last time before the real thing starts on April 23.
Round 1
Pick No. 29: Jeff Gladney | CB | TCU
Gladney has become the trendy pick among Titans fans for the first round of the draft, so there might be some heartbreak if the team comes away with anyone else.
The TCU product is a physical corner who can play both inside and out, which covers multiple needs for the Titans. He’d be a stellar depth piece in 2020 and then a starter in 2021. This is the ideal pick for Tennessee in this spot.
Round 2
Pick No. 61: Justin Madubuike | DL | Texas A&M
The Titans need to add some talent to their defensive line for both now and the future after Jurrell Casey was traded away and with DaQuan Jones set to be a free agent in 2021.
The only concern with Madubuike is that he’s a bit undersized to play tackle, but he does have the versatility to play end, which is where Casey spent the majority of his 2019 season. He’s a nice fit upfront for the Titans.
Round 3
Pick No. 93: Matt Peart | OT | UConn
If the Titans are going to look to the future at the right tackle position, this would be the year to do it, as there are future starting-caliber right tackles throughout the first three rounds of the draft.
Peart is a big, athletic tackle who would be a great fit in the Titans’ zone-blocking scheme. He’ll need some time to develop, but that’s fine with Dennis Kelly manning the right side for the 2020 season.
Round 5
Pick No. 174: Ke’Shawn Vaughn | RB | Vanderbilt
When describing what he’s looking for in a backup running back, Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said he wants a guy who can play all three downs, contribute to the return game and protect the passer.
While Vaughn doesn’t exactly check all those boxes, he is a back with good vision who can also contribute in the passing game and can take the role left by the departure of Dion Lewis. He’ll need some work in pass protection, but there’s no reason to believe he can’t be solid there.
Round 7
Pick No. 224: Joe Reed | WR | Virginia
Not only are the Titans getting a potential deep threat in Reed, but he can also contribute to the return game, as he was an electric player in that area for Virginia in college.
Pick No. 237: Rodrigo Blankenship | K | Georgia
The Titans need to have some competition for Greg Joseph in training camp. Blankenship is arguably the best kicker in this year’s draft and could end up helping the Titans get something out of one of their seventh-round picks.
Pick No. 243: Trajan Bandy | CB | Miami
The Titans add some more depth to their secondary with this pick. Bandy doesn’t project to be more than a backup during his career, but that’s what you’d expect out of a seventh-round pick. Bandy would play mostly in the slot at the next level.
