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Tennessee Titans: Harold Landry ranks amongst biggest steals

By Maxwell Ogden

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 07: Harold Landry #7 of the Boston College Eagles attempts to tackle Travon McMillian #34 of the Virginia Tech Hokies at Alumni Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 07: Harold Landry #7 of the Boston College Eagles attempts to tackle Travon McMillian #34 of the Virginia Tech Hokies at Alumni Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) /
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The Tennessee Titans selected pass-rushing specialist Harold Landry in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Landry may be the steal of the NFL Draft.

The 2018 NFL Draft was one that produced captivating results for the Tennessee Titans. With a clear focus on improving the quality of play on the defensive side of the ball, the Titans added intriguing talent and impressive speed.

One of the most significant selections of the event arrived in Round 2, when the Titans found a pass-rushing specialist who can blow an opposing offense up.

Tennessee selected Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Rashaan Evans in Round 1 and safety Dane Cruikshank in Round 5. Both selections could pay dividends, namely the acquisition of Evans—a dynamic talent with championship pedigree.

At No. 41 overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Titans selected a player who has first-round talent and Pro Bowl potential: Harold Landry.

By selecting Landry, the Titans have created the foundation for a defense that makes life miserable for opposing quarterbacks.

Landry is a 6’2″ and 252-pound edge rusher with blistering 4.64 speed and elite agility. He can shed blockers with his explosive first step and remarkable elusiveness, as evidenced by his rankings in the 91st percentile or better in the three-cone drill, 20-yard shuttle, and 60-yard shuttle.

The presence of an elite athlete in the pass rush will help the Titans for life without 31-year-old edge rusher Brian Orakpo.

Orakpo could also prove to be the best possible mentor for Landry, who has work to do if he’s going to realize his potential at the next level.

It’s worth noting that Landry’s junior campaign was the stuff of legends. He produced 16.5 sacks, 22.0 tackles for loss, and seven forced fumbles, and managed to overcome injuries in 2017 to add 8.5 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks in just eight appearances.

The hope in Tennessee appears to be that Landry will be able to translate his pass-rushing abilities to the next level.

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If the Tennessee Titans put Harold Landry in a position to be successful, he should reward their faith.

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