The Tennessee Titans have met with University of Tennessee defensive back Alontae Taylor in a top-30 visit.
The news comes from Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline, who also notes Taylor has met with the Cincinnati Bengals, Las Vegas Raiders, and Houston Texans. Taylor is projected to go late third round, early fourth.
Tennessee’s Alontae Taylor comes off a strong showing at the Combine and has built momentum for himself moving towards the draft. In Indianapolis, he timed 4.36 seconds in the 40 with a quick 10-yard split of 1.50 seconds. This after measuring 6’0 1/8″ and 199 pounds.
Depending on the team you speak with, Taylor is being graded as either a cornerback or safety. Right now, he’s getting grades that range from late Round 3 to the early fourth. Taylor, who also participated in the Senior Bowl, has had official top-30 visits with the Cincinnati Bengals, Las Vegas Raiders, Houston Texans, and Tennessee Titans.
Taylor’s ability to play at both safety and cornerback would give the Titans a depth piece at two positions immediately.
He could provide insurance for Caleb Farley, while also being able to fill the void left by Dane Cruikshank’s departure to the Chicago Bears. Of course, the ultimate hope is that he develops into a starter down the road.
Tennessee has a pick at No. 90 overall in the third round, so if the projection for Taylor comes to fruition they’d have a shot to land him. However, doing so would leave them one less pick to address some of their bigger needs.
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