On the bubble: ILBs
Cale Garrett (2020 UDFA)
Khaylan Kearse-Thomas (2020 UDFA)
Nigel Harris
Analysis: If the Titans carry five inside linebackers into the season like they did in 2019, we’ll see a competition for the bottom spot on the depth chart between three players who lack experience.
Harris, who has the most experience of the three, has just 11 career games under his belt, including three with Tennessee over two seasons. He’s far from a sure thing in this competition against two intriguing rookies.
Garrett ranked as the 13th-best inside linebacker over the past three seasons based on Pro Football Focus grade (91.9) and he picked off three of the 12 passes thrown his way over six games in 2019.
Kearse-Thomas played all over Arizona State’s defense during his collegiate career and brings versatility to the next level. He saw snaps at inside linebacker, along the defensive line, and in the slot. In 387 career pass coverage snaps, Kearse-Thomas didn’t allow a single touchdown.