NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The earlier two executives who held Tennessee Titans common supervisor Mike Borgonzi’s place had been relieved of their duties over the previous three years. Now, it is Borgonzi’s present, and he arrives in Indianapolis for this week’s scouting mix armed with the primary choose within the draft and the burden of rebuilding one of many worst rosters within the league.
No strain.
Tennessee has many holes to fill in each the draft and free company. President of soccer operations Chad Brinker’s said purpose to construct via the draft will probably be closely influenced by in-person conferences with prospects and watching their performances in Indy.
Few prospects have been tied to the Titans greater than former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders and former Miami quarterback Cam Ward. Tennessee already met with Sanders on the East-West Shrine Bowl final month, and he and the Titans will virtually definitely meet once more on the mix. In the meantime, Ward will meet the Titans brass as a gaggle for the primary time.
Ward and Sanders did their mix prep within the Dallas space with quarterback coach and former SMU QB Darrell Colbert Jr. Neither of the highest quarterbacks has dedicated to take part within the passing exercises in Indianapolis.
That being mentioned, listed below are 4 prospects whom the Titans can have their eyes on.
Peak: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 259 kilos
Carter is undoubtedly the highest cross rusher on this yr’s class. An injured left arm/shoulder did not cease Carter from making his presence felt in his ultimate sport in opposition to Notre Dame. Hopefully, his harm will not restrict his efficiency on the mix.
Carter ready in Plano, Texas, coaching with efficiency, power and pace coach Brent Callaway, who labored with Chicago Bears cross rusher Montez Sweat earlier than he set the mix document for defensive linemen within the 40-yard sprint with a time of 4.41 seconds. The No. 1 choose may very well be a cross rusher if Callaway can work the identical magic with Carter and he exhibits the explosiveness that has drawn comparisons to Dallas Cowboys All-Professional defender Micah Parsons.
Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 185 kilos
Hunter’s NFL place is but to be decided, as he performed each methods for the Buffaloes, however he’ll work out with the defensive backs in Indianapolis. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner has world-class athletic capability and ball abilities that may land him within the operating for the primary choose.
An argument might be made that Hunter is not the highest prospect at extensive receiver or cornerback, however his uniqueness is why he is within the dialog. Hunter did not get to deal with both place at Colorado — having performed 114.7 snaps on each side of the ball mixed per sport, with the usual school common being 73.5. Regulate how Hunter strikes in the course of the subject drills.
Peak: 6 ft | Weight: 190 kilos
Golden was one of many fastest-rising prospects in the course of the School Soccer Playoff because of his 19 catches for 411 yards and a landing in 4 video games. Golden might solidify himself as the proper possibility on the prime of the second spherical if Tennessee waits to seize a playmaking cross catcher and he slips to Day 2 of the draft.
Route operating is certainly one of Golden’s strengths, so he ought to impress throughout on-field exercises. Watch how Golden’s short-area quickness is on show as he easily will get out and in of his breaks in the course of the route-running portion of the mix. His return skills additionally make him an intriguing prospect.
Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 339 kilos
“We wish large, bodily gamers,” Borgonzi instructed ESPN on the Senior Bowl.
Ersery has the large measurement to suit the invoice. He makes use of his highly effective arms to jolt cross rushers making an attempt to get to the quarterback. Ersery will drive a defender to the bottom when the chance presents itself in run blocking.
Regardless of enjoying left deal with at Minnesota, Ersery is a viable possibility on the suitable facet for the Titans. Ersery’s success as a zone run blocker is proof of his bodily capability. Ersery might assist set himself up as a potential excessive second-round choose if he excels on the mix.
