Larrell Murchison | DT
Background
Coming out of college, Murchison was lauded for having an exceptional motor, and he used that motor to be an effective pass-rusher and run defender, totaling 11 sacks and 20 tackles for loss in two seasons at NC State.
Murchison’s leadership qualities are also something to note. Before transferring to NC State, he was a team captain at Louisburg College and is considered a high-character guy.
When you look at all of his qualities and potential, it’s easy to see why the Titans had Murchison squarely in their sights when he was still available going into Day 3 of the 2020 NFL Draft.
The competition
Going into training camp, the Titans have a question mark along the defensive line. We still don’t know who will garner all or the majority of the snaps alongside Jeffery Simmons and DaQuan Jones.
Murchison will be one of the players competing for those snaps, along with free-agent signing Jack Crawford and 2019 UDFA, Isaiah Mack. Chances are we’ll see a pretty even rotation of two or three of those players if one fails to stand out.
Of course, both of those players have the experience factor over Murchison, as Crawford is an eight-year NFL veteran and Mack already has knowledge of the Titans’ defense after making the roster last season.
However, as we already stated, Murchison’s effort alone could force the Titans’ coaching staff to get him on the field. And, if he can prove to be an impact pass-rusher and improve what was a major weakness for the Titans upfront in 2019, he could get significant playing time in his first season.