2022 NFL Draft: Tennessee Titans 7-round mock

IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 25: Tight end Trey McBride #85 of the Colorado State Rams fights off a tackle during the first half by linebacker Jestin Jacobs #5 of the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 25: Tight end Trey McBride #85 of the Colorado State Rams fights off a tackle during the first half by linebacker Jestin Jacobs #5 of the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) /
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Tennessee Titans mock draft, Cam Taylor-Britt
LINCOLN, NE – NOVEMBER 6: Cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt #5 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers reacts to a stop against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half at Memorial Stadium on November 6, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /

Round 4: Cam Taylor-Britt

The Titans fully expect last year’s first-round pick Caleb Farley to come back from injury and contribute next season, but medical issues are a legitimate concern. Acquiring an insurance policy at cornerback would be a shrewd move by the team’s front office in this draft.

Taylor-Britt is a very physical prospect who really pops on film. He hits more like a safety while still having the speed and agility required to hold up in coverage. The former Nebraska star looks a little more comfortable when playing zone, but he can hold up in press man as well. Nabbing a prospect capable of becoming an outside starter in Round 4 represents great value.

Round 4: Cole Strange

Strange isn’t going to arrive in the NFL ready to play right away, but he has the raw, physical tools required to grow into an above-average starter at guard. In particular, his powerful leg drive and nasty streak as a run blocker should appeal to the Titans’ front office.

The development Strange needs to experience is in the pass blocking department. He’s a bit stiff when it comes to handling quicker defensive linemen. That deficiency can be somewhat minimized by deploying him solely at guard, but Strange still needs some serious technique improvement if he’s going to hold up against elite defenders on obvious passing downs.