2021 NFL Draft: Tennessee Titans 7-round mock
Michigan. Ambry Thomas. player. Cornerback. 117. 35. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis
Desmond King is a flight risk for the Titans in free agency which should push Tennessee to acquire cornerback depth in this year’s draft. Thomas may have some rust after opting out of the majority of his 2020 campaign at Michigan, but he’s got a decent chance to grow into a starter during his rookie contract.
Thomas’s calling card as a prospect is the physicality he plays with on the outside. He’s really good at using his hands and body to manipulate wide receivers near the line of scrimmage. That helps cover up his lack of elite speed when he’s asked to run stride-for-stride with opponents down the field.
It’s going to take Thomas time to adjust to the strength of NFL wide receivers, but he should be able to help Tennessee right away when he’s permitted to be aggressive at the line of scrimmage. The Titans shouldn’t need to push him into huge snaps right away which should also be beneficial for his long-term development.
Thomas doesn’t have star potential, but his ability to help right away should boost his value as a potential fourth-round selection. Add that to his scheme fit with the Titans and it’s easy to see why he might land in Nashville.