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2020 Mock Draft: Franchise QB on the horizon for the Titans?

By Joseph Yun

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 24: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans rolls out against Dawuane Smoot #94 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at Nissan Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 24: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans rolls out against Dawuane Smoot #94 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at Nissan Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 09: Denzel Mims #5 of the Baylor Bears scores a touchdown against Jeff Gladney #12 of the TCU Horned Frogs in the second overtime period at Amon G. Carter Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 09: Denzel Mims #5 of the Baylor Bears scores a touchdown against Jeff Gladney #12 of the TCU Horned Frogs in the second overtime period at Amon G. Carter Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Pick Analysis. Round 6. Denzel Mims. player. Scouting Report. Pick 178. 15. 860

Mims has been a revelation this season after two solid years of production but he’s on pace to break out as a senior when it’s all said and done. He’s an elite athlete that should test well at the Combine. To get him this late in the sixth round is somewhat surprising.

The Titans need a burner to complement Corey Davis and surprising rookie A.J. Brown and Mims provides that in spades along with some decent physical traits. He doesn’t need to be the WR1 right away so the pressure of becoming one isn’t evident as Brown is slowly ascending into that role.

Mims can make any catch in the book look routine, which he has displayed repeatedly throughout the year, namely against TCU and Iowa State. He can grow and develop at a slower pace alongside Hurts before becoming a surefire bona fide starter down the road. He has accepted a Senior Bowl invitation so there’s another chance for him to shine in one on ones. Also, a pro-level strength and conditioning program is needed for him so a quasi redshirt year might be beneficial for him.

Here in the sixth round, the Titans give Hurts or whoever is the quarterback of the future a big-bodied receiver to throw to.

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