The two major college football All-Star games are behind us and now eyes will turn to the scouting combine as the next major event of the offseason. This is also the time when many draft experts will update or release their mock drafts.
The Tennessee Titans are on the clock with the No. 1 overall selection after they finished their 2024 season with a miserable 3-14 record. After overhauling their front office, their eyes are focused on free agency and the draft.
At this point, any selection in a mock draft is purely speculation made from interviews with staff members and interactions with players. With that, a common thread has come out of Nashville: The Titans won’t pass on generational talent. That makes this draft interesting with a lack of consensus on the top prospects.
Draft expert Eric Edholm of NFL.com thinks the Titans will stay put and take an elite defender in his initial mock draft.
Pick 1 – Tennessee Titans
Abdul Carter – Penn State · Edge · Junior
I think this Penn State product is either going first or second overall. It really felt like Chad Brinker’s “generational talent” comment boiled down to one of two players: Carter or Travis Hunter.
Once again, Carter finds his name attached to Tennessee at the top of the draft. There is no doubt he is the best edge in the class and still has room to grow. Even with only one season at the position, he has flashed dominating playmaking ability and has an extremely high ceiling.
Tennessee needs to add a playmaker to boost their pass rush this offseason, and it is a huge need entering the offseason and Carter would fit. What do you think? Is that who you would select for the Titans or would you go a different direction? Let us know your thoughts.