Titans' Offensive Line Gaps: Draft Picks Loom

0:00On March 27, the Tennessee Titans are facing some serious gaps on their offensive line this off season, especially at center and right guard. They let starting guard Kevin Zitler walk without a replacement, and their backup tackles took a step back with new signings like Austin Deculus and Dan Moore, Jr. They did bring in veteran guard Cordell Voulson as a backup and added undrafted free agent Brandon Crenshaw-Dixon for swing tackle duties. Still, the whole unit feels unstable heading into the draft. Fans and analysts are worried about how this could hurt the team's protection of front, especially with quarterback Will Levis needing better support. To grow. The Titans have multiple starting and depth spots to fill, putting pressure on General Manager Mike Burganzi to nail his picks. Lately, the team has zeroed in on two late round prospects to bolster the line. They're hosting Memphis Tackle Travis Burke, a 6 foot 9, 325 pound athlete with impressive combine numbers like AN, 27 inch vertical, and a 5.1 740 yard dash.

1:05They also scouted Oregon's Alex Harkey at Pro Day, a versatile guy with 32 and a half inch arms who could play guard or tackle. As the draft nears, these visits signal the Titans push to shore up their line depth and maybe find a starter in the later rounds.