The Tennessee Titans have finally addressed their need at linebacker in the 2024 NFL draft, with the team selecting Cedric Gray out of North Carolina.
The Titans had a major need at the position after losing Azeez Al-Shaair and only signing Kenneth Murray in free agency. Beyond Murray, the Titans have a bunch of question marks.
Gray will have a good opportunity to win a starting job out of the gate and the expectation is that he’ll be able to wear the green dot if he does.
Here’s more on the 6-foot-1, 234-pound UNC product, per Lance Zierlein of NFL.com:
Gray’s production, length and play speed will work in his favor, but he is better suited playing as a weak-side ‘backer where he can run and chase the action. Finding and securing his run fits can be an issue due to a lack of play strength and technique near the line of scrimmage. His instincts are just average, but Gray can be a disruptive defender when playing proactively and taking aggressive, downhill shots rather than waiting on the action. His playing style won’t be for everyone, but he does have backup potential if he’s allowed to cut it loose and play fast rather than with force.
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