With some help on Monday Night Football and their loss on Sunday afternoon to the Chargers, Tennessee secured a top-three selection. After week ten, the Titans are in pole position to draft third overall behind the Giants and Jaguars. The extensive collection of two-win teams that entered last week has been whittled down to five. However, six teams lurk with three wins. Who will the front office select to rebuild a once proud franchise in this edition? It’s the Titanic Titans Mock Draft!
Note: The PFF Mock Draft Simulator is used to create this mock draft
Titanic Titans Mock Draft: The Warden of Nashville
Will Levis returned to action on Sunday after missing several games due to injury but failed to impress. Regardless of his strenuous efforts, the game swung on a decisive play, resulting in a much-needed score taken off the board. Tennessee heads into its home contest against rising NFC power Minnesota with few expectations of winning.
The Trade:
Miami Dolphins receive 1.3 and 6.177
Tennessee Titans receive 1.6, 3.98, 5.155
1.6 Cam Ward QB – Miami
Ward enters as one of the two top quarterback prospects in the class. He can make any throw look effortless and launch the ball from any platform. He transferred to Washington State from Incarnate Word before transferring to Miami for his final collegiate campaign. The former Cougar starter burst onto the Palouse scene, learning the passing game’s nuances under the Air Raid umbrella. At Miami, he’s harnessing that knowledge into a more pro-style system under the auspices of Mario Cristobal. His athleticism is an underrated skill set that can get him in and out of trouble in the pocket. However, he has a propensity to play hero ball when the offense gets stuck in the mud and needs rescue. The Hurricanes would not be contenders without Ward at the helm.
The Titans get a potential franchise passer to lead them past the failed Levis regime. Ward isn’t a perfect passer for Brian Callahan, but he does have the toolsy upside to grow quickly into the role. Will there be a new Warden of Nashville in April?
2.35 Wyatt Milum OT – West Virginia
Milum is one of the best tackles in the class, with his experience, athleticism, and technique. According to PFF, he hasn’t allowed a sack in three seasons. The Mountaineers star has the best overall offense score of 91.0 and the fourth-highest pass block grade of 90.1. He also features an impressive 88.1 run block grade from the service. Given his versatility, Tennessee desperately needs to find its right tackle of the future somewhere, and Milum would fit. West Virginia can rest easy with him manning the left tackle spot for a couple more games before he tries his hand in the NFL. If selected by the Titans, he would pair with another young standout tackle off to a brilliant start, JC Latham.
3.98 Josaiah Stewart EDGE – Michigan
After a standout freshman season at Coastal Carolina, Stewart transferred to Michigan, where he has continued to shine. He has six sacks for the flailing reigning champion Wolverines, surpassing his total from the 2023 season. He’s the top-ranked EDGE rusher with an overall defensive score of 91.9 and a second-best pass-rush grade of 92.7. Stewart is a toolsy pass rusher with top-tier athleticism that the Titans sorely need, as the depth isn’t ideal. He has been a consistent performer, improving every season but taking his play to another level in 2024.
4.104 Tre Harris WR – Ole Miss
Harris is a massive weapon that has produced at least 900 yards for three consecutive weapons for both Lousiana Tech and Ole Miss. He’s a bigger receiver at a listed 6’3 210, so teams will love his size and physical traits. The current Rebels star isn’t the most outstanding athlete but has the wherewithal to muscle out smaller defensive backs and compensate for his lack of deep speed. There are scheme concerns as Lane Kiffin is notorious for scheming open his receivers instead of relying on the route running ability. Harris would fit the Titans perfectly as the man to replace DeAndre Hopkins and the enigmatic Treylon Burks. Tennessee would be beyond thrilled if he fell into the fourth round.
4.116 (via Seattle) Nick Emmanwori S – South Carolina
Emmanwori is one of the best safety prospects in the class and a leader of the fearsome Gamecocks defense. He’s a bigger safety, being listed at 6’3 220+, so the physicality is there in spades. The star safety has a coverage grade of 90.2 from PFF, which is good for the fourth highest at his position. He is primarily a box safety by trade. Still, he does have significant experience as a slot corner and free safety. Teams will love his versatility and an enterprising DC like Dennard Wilson will love using him in various roles, such as Kyle Hamilton or Jevon Holland. Lost in the Lloyd Cushenberry injury hullabaloo was Quandre Diggs being lost for the season. Tennessee desperately needs a safety that could play next to Amani Hooker.
5.139 Dylan Fairchild OG – Georgia
Fairchild is the Bulldogs’ left guard. Although he hasn’t lived up to the billing this season, he still has the tools to become a solid player. He’s also eligible for the 2026 draft. The prospect is a solid athlete with the ability and lateral quickness to get to the second level. He’s lightning-quick to diagnose the defender’s plan of attack and react. Although most of his reps are on the left side, he has some experience playing on the right side in his career. The versatility is a plus. The Titans desperately need competition for current starter Dillon Radunz, and Fairchild would fill that role.
5.155 Aeneas Peebles DL – Virginia Tech
Tennessee needs depth on the interior with this selection, as there isn’t much depth behind Jeffery Simmons and T’Vondre Sweat. Peebles is highly regarded by PFF, being graded as the fourth-highest interior defender. He has an overall defense grade of 88.3 and a pass rush grade of 90.8, which is first in his position. The current Hokies lineman started his career at Duke, playing for defensive genius Mike Elko before transferring to VT. While he hasn’t matched 2023’s production yet, he’s a great athlete with a high motor. With a last solid kick to finish 2024, Peebles could make an impact for the Hokies. He could be bound for one of the postseason all-star games, but he is undersized. Tennessee has a history of developing undersized and quick tackles to turn them into profitable stars. Peebles fits that to a T.
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