With the Tennessee Titans’ 2020 NFL Draft now in the books, it’s time to take a look back at the biggest takeaways from it.
Here’s what the team’s six selections tell us.
No faith in Dennis Kelly?
After locking Dennis Kelly up to a three-year deal earlier this offseason, it was thought the Titans might forgo taking an offensive tackle in the first round in favor of a bigger need, like cornerback.
General manager Jon Robinson did the opposite and drafted offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson in the first round, which was considered by many to be a reach.
He also said that Wilson and Kelly will compete for the starting job in training camp shortly after making the pick. That doesn’t show much confidence in Kelly as a starter, even though he played well in place of Jack Conklin in 2018.
Kelly may end up having the last laugh, though, as it’s quite possible he beats the rookie for the starting spot.
However, in a perfect world, the Titans would love Wilson to win a starting spot right away, enabling the team to keep Kelly as the high-end, versatile backup he has been during his tenure in Nashville. If any team knows how important it is to have depth and versatility on the offensive line, it’s the Titans.