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I saved this one for last because it’s my personal preference out of the four I listed. Truthfully, it would be a home run for the first three rounds if the Titans actually found a way to pull this off.
With my first pick, I went ahead and selected what I believe to be the best left tackle prospect in the draft, Ohio State’s Paris Johnson Jr.
The talented lineman has previously started at guard in 2021, but the Ohio State blocker is an explosive and nimble athlete that is more than capable of protecting a quarterback’s blindside.
Over his last two years, Johnson has accounted for well over 1,500 snaps on offense, yet he’s only allowed one sack and one quarterback hit over that time.
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— James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) December 27, 2022
In the run game, Johnson flashes power and nastiness, constantly proving that he’s able to win at the point of attack and athletic enough to win in space.
According to PFF, Johnson finished the regular season with an overall grade of 83.1.
Paris Johnson Jr. – Pro Football Focus grades
I then went ahead and doubled down on the offensive line by adding one of my favorite interior prospects in the entire draft.
A Johnson and Beebe tandem would instantly provide an upgrade on the left side of the offensive line upon their arrival.
Kansas State’s 2023 NFL Draft prospects are showing up BIG in the Sugar Bowl.
Left guard Cooper Beebe springs this run chipping the nose and sealing the LB and Deuce Vaughn takes it 88 yards to the house. Two of the best at their positions. pic.twitter.com/pUi62GZChK
— Seven Rounds in Heaven (@7RoundsInHeaven) December 31, 2022
I concluded Day 2 of the draft by then adding Tennessee legendary wide receiver, Jalin Hyatt. The Biletnikoff award winner is coming off a monstrous season in which he produced 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns on 67 receptions.
However, it’s Hyatt’s only season with consistent production, therefore, his stock isn’t as high as you would imagine. He’s also been pretty limited to a role in the slot, so growing on the outside and adapting to press coverage will be something he needs to develop in the pros.
Nonetheless, if the All-American wideout is still sitting there at this point in the draft, it would be wise for the Titans to keep Hyatt from leaving the state.
