Titans' Draft Dilemma: Love or Edge Rusher?

0:00This is Corey with The Story with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now, subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Tennessee Titans face big roster gaps this offseason at Ed rusher, wider receiver, and interior offensive line heading into the NFL draft. Yet ESPN analyst Mel Kuiper Jr. predicts they will grab Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love with the number 4 overall pick. Love stands out as a top talent on Kuiper's board, making him worth selecting that high despite the rarity of early running back picks. Love dominated last season with 2003-72 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on 199 carries. He also hauled in 27 catches for 280 yards and 3 scores, showing his skills as a receiver too. Kuiper highlights his versatility, noting he can line up in the slot or wide and rarely fumbles, calling him a true game changer. Fans and insiders have mixed views on drafting a running back so early, as none has gone in the top 4 since Sequan Barkley back in 2018.

1:02Kuiper admits he wants to pose the idea, but now backs Love because of his all-around game. Still, ESPN's Adam Schaefter reports league sources doubt the Titans will go that route at number 4. If Love slips or they pass, Kuiper sees options like Ohio State linebacker sunny styles for his flexibility or Ed rusher's David Bailey from Texas. Tech or Arvel Rees from Ohio State, Bailey and Rees project high in his mock potentially to the Jets and Cardinals right before Tennessee picks. Meanwhile, Titans beat Ryder Nick Susp predicts they take Rees at number 4 instead. As draft talk heats up, Tennessee weighs premium talent against pressing needs, with more mock sure to shift the picture soon. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode, some chase peace. I put my head in it, S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com.