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3 Players the Titans Need to Avoid With Their First-Round Pick

By Tristan Jung

Tennessee Titans GM Jon Robinson will have some tough decisions as the Titans pick near the bottom of the first round.
Tennessee Titans GM Jon Robinson will have some tough decisions as the Titans pick near the bottom of the first round. / Michael Hickey/Getty Images
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Coming off an incredible run in the AFC playoffs, the Tennessee Titans will be looking to reload and make another playoff run in 2020.

Due to their success, they will be picking near the bottom of the 2020 NFL Draft, but there's plenty of great talent to find at the end of the first round. However, there are a few big names that GM Jon Robinson will want to avoid, as they pose potential red flags or redundancies for the Titans. Here are three names that probably shouldn't come up for the Titans on draft day.

1. Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado

Laviska Shenault was impressive in his 2018 season at Colorado.
Laviska Shenault was impressive in his 2018 season at Colorado. / Joe Robbins/Getty Images

The Titans could use an upgrade to their wide receiver corps, but Colorado product Laviska Shenault is too risky an option right now. Shenault is a physical wide receiver with elite strength and yards after catch ability. However, he missed all of 2019 with injuries and didn't put up the kind of crazy numbers in college that one would have hoped for. Although Corey Davis has been a bit of a disappointment in Tennessee, he covers much of the same skillset as Shenault.

2. Josh Jones, OT, Houston

Josh Jones had a solid day at the NFL Combine.
Josh Jones had a solid day at the NFL Combine. / Joe Robbins/Getty Images

After losing right tackle Jack Conklin in free agency, the Titans are in need of an offensive line replacement. If he's still on the board, University of Houston offensive tackle Josh Jones could be an option. However, while Jones has the potential to be a quality starter at right tackle, he'll need to spend at least a year adding strength and skill to his game. Jones also struggled as a run blocker last season, which doesn't fit well with Derrick Henry and the Titans' run-heavy offense. Jones could be a good fit elsewhere, but the Titans should probably pass here.

3. Zack Baun, LB, Wisconsin

Zack Baun was a standout linebacker at Wisconsin.
Zack Baun was a standout linebacker at Wisconsin. / Joe Robbins/Getty Images

By the time the Titans pick at No. 29, Zack Baun will be one of the best players available. However, with the Titans having serious needs on the offensive line, secondary, and pass rush, taking Baun would be a luxury they can't afford. Baun is a solid athlete who is set to make a quick transition to the NFL game, but the Titans have to get more out of their first-round pick. He had success as a pass rusher last year at Wisconsin, but he profiles as more of a hybrid linebacker who can cover the pass and occasionally rush the passer. If they want to address that need, Titans should be aiming for a full-time edge rusher with their first pick.

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Tristan Jung is not a FanDuel employee. In addition to providing DFS gameplay advice, Tristan Jung also participates in DFS contests on FanDuel using his personal account, username tristan1117. While the strategies and player selections recommended in his articles are his personal views, he may deploy different strategies and player selections when entering contests with his personal account. The views expressed in their articles are the author's alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of FanDuel.