The Tennessee Titans enjoyed an impressive 2021, one that further solidified their status as one of the best teams in football.
Mike Vrabel's squad raced to a 6-2 record in its first eight games. Star running back Derrick Henry laid siege to opposing defenses in the process, racking up at least 130 rushing yards in four of those contests.
Henry went down with a broken foot in Week 8 and missed the rest of the regular season with the injury. How'd the Titans do in his absence? Well, they won six of their last nine games, rolling to a 12-5 record before being ousted in AFC Divisional round by the Bengals.
The time is now for the Titans to compete for a Lombardi Trophy. There are precious few holes in their roster. But, if Tennessee wants to take the next step and earn its first Super Bowl appearance since 1999, it will have to supplement Henry, A.J.Brown, Amani Hooker and Kevin Byard with young talent.
Here's a look at the Titans' picks in the 2022 NFL Draft:
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Titans draft picks 2022: Who did Tennessee take?
- Round 1, Pick No. 18: Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas
- Round 2, Pick No. 35: Roger McCreary, CB, Auburn
- Round 3, Pick No. 69: Nicholas Petit-Frere, OT, Ohio State
- Round 3, Pick No. 86: Malik Willis, QB, Liberty
- Round 4, Pick No. 131: Hassan Haskins, RB, Michigan
- Round 4, Pick No. 143: Chigoziem Okonkwo, TE, Maryland
- Round 5, Pick No. 163: Kyle Phillips, WR, UCLA
- Round 6, Pick No. 204: Theo Jackson, CB, Tennessee
- Round 6, Pick No. 219: Chance Campbell, LB, Mississippi
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Titans 2022 NFL Draft order
| Round | Pick |
| 1 | 18 (from Eagles via Saints) |
| 2 | 35 (from Jets) |
| 3 | 69 (from Jets) |
| 3 | 86 (from Raiders) |
| 4 | 131 |
| 4 | 143 (compensatory) |
| 5 | 163 (from Jets via Steelers) |
| 5 | 169 |
| 6 | 204 |
| 6 | 219 (compensatory) |
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Titans NFL draft needs
- Wide Receiver: The Titans cut Julio Jones during the offseason, leaving a hole at the No. 2 WR position. Although star wideout A.J. Brown impressed throughout the 2021 season, Tennessee will need multiple weapons — both in the air and on the ground — to set the pace in the AFC.
- Cornerback: In Byard and Hooker, the Titans possess two of the best safeties in the league — ballhawks capable of making plays up and down the field. Yet, they are fairly unproven at corner. Adding more corner depth may go a long way to helping secure coverage for Tennessee in 2022, imminently important in a conference with Lamar Jackson, Deshaun Watson, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes, among other hurlers.
- Tight End: Tennessee could use an upgrade at tight end. Vrabel's squad brought in veteran Austin Hooper to add to their tight end depth, but adding another vertical threat at the position may make its offense that much more versatile. Given the limitations in Ryan Tannehill's game, that's only a good thing for the Titans going forward.
Tennessee Titans mock draft 2022
Here are the latest 2022 NFL Draft projections for the Titans, according to Vinnie Iyer's second-round mock draft:
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | David Ojabo | EDGE | Michigan |
| 3 | 90 | Cole Strange | G | Chattanooga |
| 4 | 131 | Hassan Haskins | RB | Michigan |
| 4 | 143 | Dane Belton | S | Iowa |
| 5 | 169 | Marquis Hayes | G | Oklahoma |
| 6 | 204 | JT Woods | S | Baylor |
| 6 | 219 | Patrick Paul | OT | Houston |