2017 NFL Mock Draft: Week 16 Update
By Jon Dove
Tennessee Titans
1st Round, No. 5 overall (via LA)- Jabrill Peppers, S, Michigan
1st Round, No. 21 overall- Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson
3rd Round, No. 69 overall (via LA)- DeDe Westbrook, WR, Oklahoma
3rd Round, No. 85 overall- Elijah Qualls, NT, Washington
The Tennessee Titans have done a great job building their roster of the past few years and the evidence of that is the fact they’re in the playoff hunt. However, the lack of talent in the secondary is a major concern. It’s such an issue that it could be the one thing that derails their playoff hopes.
Jabrill Peppers is a versatile defender who will play safety in the NFL. He’s the type of safety who’ll spend a lot of time in the box and working at the line of scrimmage. However, he has the athleticism and fluidity to be an effective coverage safety.
Cordrea Tankersley is a big-bodied defender who has the makings of a shutdown corner. Adding both Peppers and Tankersley to the secondary would be a major step towards rebuilding the unit.
The Titans have plenty of young talent at the receiver position, but must continue to add talent around Marcus Mariota. DeDe Westbrook is a savvy route runner who has a knack for creating separation. He could come off the board earlier, but some off-field concerns have recently surfaced.
Elijah Qualls is a space-eating defensive tackle who’d give the Titans some depth in the middle of their defense.