Titans mock draft round-up 2.0: Who experts are picking for Tennessee

Mock draft season is in full force, with experts from different media outlets releasing their projections for the Tennessee Titans and the other 31 teams.

As such, we’re posting our second mock draft round-up of 2024 and we begin with NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah, who has the Titans taking left tackle Joe Alt at No. 7 overall.

Here’s his take on the pick:

The Titans’ offensive line was in shambles this past season. As the rebuilding process begins, Alt could protect Will Levis’ blind side for years to come.

This is a home run pick for the Titans, who desperately need to fix their offensive line — and more specifically, the left tackle position.

But I also want to point out Jeremiah’s write-up on fellow left tackle Olu Fashanu, who is universally considered by Titans fans and media as one of the two-best options Tennessee has to fill its void at left tackle.

Not only does Jeremiah have Fashanu going at No. 13 to the Las Vegas Raiders, he also notes that “teams are split” on the Penn State product.

Teams are split on Fashanu. After a dominant 2022 season, he took a step back in 2023. But the talent is still immense.

This might be another situation where fans and media are higher on the player than the actual teams are. Of course, none of that will matter if Tennessee can simply land Alt, who appears to be the No. 1 option.

Now, the rest of our mock draft round-up:

Curt Popejoy, Draft Wire (seven rounds)

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The picks:

Round 1: LT Joe Alt, Notre Dame

Round 2: WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas

Round 4: CB Mike Sainristil, Michigan

Round 5: DT Justin Rogers, Auburn

Round 6: RB Tahj Brooks, Texas Tech

Round 7: EDGE Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington

Dane Brugler, The Athletic (two rounds)

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The picks and write-ups:

Round 1: LT Joe Alt, Notre Dame

Alt and Peter Skoronski kicking butt on the left side of the Titans’ offensive line for the next decade is an easy pitch to make. I have nothing else to add.

Round 2: CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia

The Titans’ defense ranked 30th in the percentage of targets that resulted in a reception (71.0). Lassiter is smart, smooth and very competitive – only 38.5 percent of his targets this season resulted in a catch.

Ian Cummings, Pro Football Network (seven rounds)

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The picks and write-ups:

Round 1: LT Olu Fashanu, Penn State

In most 2024 NFL Mock Drafts, if Joe Alt or Olu Fashanu is still available at the Titans’ pick, they’ll be the selection. Both are viable OT1 candidates, and both would lock down the left side for Will Levis. Fashanu, in particular, inspires awe with his balance, recovery athleticism, anchor strength, and synergetic technique at 6’6″, 320 pounds.

Round 2: EDGE Darius Robinson, Missouri

At 6’5″, 290 pounds, Darius Robinson has the tools to be a potential Denico Autry replacement. There’s work to do before he reaches Autry’s level, but Robinson is one of the few with that same burst, flexibility, power, and agility at his size.

Round 4: WR Malik Washington, Virginia

Round 5: CB Chau Smith-Wade, Washington State

Round 6: EDGE Nelson Ceaser, Houston

Round 7: DT Justin Rogers, Auburn

Round 7: RB Kimani Vidal, Troy

Round 7: OL Dylan McMahon, NC State

Christian D'Andrea, For The Win

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The pick and write-up:

Round 1: WR Rome Odunze, Washington

Odunze is a wizard. That’s the gist of his game. Michael Penix Jr. drops back, sees him in one-on-one coverage, and lobs the ball up there whether he’s open or not. And whether he’s open or not, Odunze typically comes down with the ball.

That’s a wonderful feature for a Titans team that coaxed a solid season out of a 31-year-old DeAndre Hopkins but remains in desperate need of supporting castmates. Odunze can be 1b to Hopkins’ 1a for Will Levis in 2024, then take over as Tennessee’s top wideout going forward.

Patrick Chiotti, Sports Illustrated

The pick:

Round 1: LT Joe Alt, Notre Dame

Josh Edwards, CBS Sports

The pick and write-up:

Round 1: LT Joe Alt, Notre Dame

The mission is to add offensive talent that can support Will Levis so the franchise can fairly evaluate whether or not he is its future at the position. He had no chance to operate in 2023 behind that offensive line. Joe Alt and Peter Skoronski is a good start to what the Titans hope to accomplish on that side of the ball.

Seth Trachtman

The pick and write-up:

Round 1: OT Olu Fashanu, Penn State

Tennessee’s addition of Andre Dillard hasn’t gone as hoped, so they should be in the market for a tackle in the deep class. Fashanu has the potential to be a brick wall and has performed well at Penn State.