It’s been a long time since we’ve seen the Tennessee Titans steady at quarterback, though the team may finally have its guy in Ryan Tannehill, who was recently signed to a four-year contract extension.
But what about the guy behind him?
The Titans have just Logan Woodside on the team currently, and he’s yet to prove he’s worth more than just an extra body on the practice squad.
Here’s a look at the quarterbacks the Titans could put behind Tannehill from each round of the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft in which they have a pick.
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Round 1
Jordan Love | Utah State
There’s hardly a guarantee that Love will be available by pick No. 29, nor is it a sure bet the Titans would trade up or even address the quarterback position at No. 29.
Love is one of the most physically gifted quarterbacks in the class, and his ability to fit the ball into incredibly tight windows is practically unparalleled.
He’s an impressive passer, but he’s also got the athleticism and the mobility to keep the play alive and get himself out a poor situation.
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Round 2
Jacob Eason | Washington
Eason probably should have stayed another year with the Huskies, but there’s a lot to like here in terms of raw ability — particularly arm talent — and he’s definitely got the size at 6-foot-6, 227 pounds.
He has the confidence you want to see in a player at this position, and can put the ball where it needs to be even if his receiver isn’t wide-open.
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Round 3
Jake Fromm | Georgia
There’s been some concern that Fromm doesn’t have an “elite trait,” but he’s a guy you know exactly what you’re getting with.
He’s consistent in his ball placement, and while his arm strength isn’t notable, he makes up for it in processing ability.
The former Bulldog is a solid overall prospect with a high Football IQ that a team like the Titans could benefit from.
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Round 5
Anthony Gordon | Washington State
Based on what we think Gordon’s ceiling can be, he’s probably worthy of going a lot earlier than this.
Gordon has a release that Mike Leach tells me is quicker than “nearly anyone in the entire league,” with equally good pocket awareness and field vision.
The Titans could get an absolute steal and a player who could prove to be even better than the quarterback he backed up at Washington State — current Jacksonville Jaguars signal-caller, Gardner Minshew.
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Round 7/UDFAs
Mason Fine | North Texas
Fine is going to be more of a project, as any quarterback taken this late should be expected to be. Fine has mobility, can make throws and been commended by analysts for his grit and competitiveness.
Tommy Stevens | Mississippi State
We haven’t seen a season of Stevens fully healthy as a full-time starter, and we’ll never get it, either. So, his ceiling is still a big unknown, but we’ve seen how versatile he can be, functioning as “The Lion” for Penn State before transferring to join the Bulldogs. Unlike some other “gadget players,” though, he’s a solid enough passer to function in a traditional quarterback role.
James Morgan | FIU
Morgan has a good amount of experience under his belt, and did a lot of winning at FIU. His overall accuracy and leadership abilities make him a solid backup option across the board, though he has the foundation to become something more depending on the situation he lands in.
