2017 NFL Mock Draft: Running backs steal spotlight

By Brad Weiss | Jan 18, 2017

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) intercepts the ball from Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Marlon Humphrey

CB, Alabama

If you are a Tennessee Titans fan, you have to be happy with where the franchise is heading. The drafting of quarterback Marcus Mariota turned out to be a stroke of genius, and the team utilized their first overall pick in last year’s draft to give themselves two first rounders this year. The trading away of the pick to the Los Angeles Rams means they get the No. 5 overall pick this season, and there is plenty of talent at the top of this draft.

One area of concern for the Titans is in their secondary, where they need another corner to play alongside Jason McCourty. McCourty has been a solid player for the Titans throughout his career, though he is starting to get up there in age. Bringing in some solid depth at the position is the way to go for the Titans this high in the draft, and Alabama’s Marlon Humphrey is the best player at the cornerback position in this draft.

Humphrey is the son of former NFL running back Bobby Humphrey, and he plays like a person who grew up around the game. He has an incredible passion for the game, and has spent the past few seasons as a leader on one of the best defenses in college football history. He is going to be the kind of shutdown corner at the next level that team’s need to survive in this pass-first NFL, and the Titans will instantly be better for selecting him at No. 5 next April.

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