The Titans have two talented rushers already in Brian Orakpo and Derrick Morgan, but adding Barnett makes Tennessee a feared team on the EDGE. Some experts believe Barnett might be a better pure pass rusher than number one pick Myles Garret. Bottom line is the Titans got a true steal at pick 18.
The Titans totaled 40 sacks last season which was in the top ten of the league. Barnett can come in in his rookie year and push the Titans to a top five level in that category.
Sometimes the most talented player is too hard to ignore even if it’s not a position of need. This is the case for the Titans who get a top ten talent at 18.
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Tennessee Titans
Derek Barnett, DE, Tennessee
GM: @3D_Esquibel: Derek Barnett won’t have to travel too far from his college campus in Knoxville to his new team as he stays in state to play for the Titans.
The Titans would’ve loved to grab one of the top receivers after taking Marshon Lattimore earlier, but are happy to select with one of the top pass rushers.
The Titans have two talented rushers already in Brian Orakpo and Derrick Morgan, but adding Barnett makes Tennessee a feared team on the EDGE. Some experts believe Barnett might be a better pure pass rusher than number one pick Myles Garret. Bottom line is the Titans got a true steal at pick 18.
The Titans totaled 40 sacks last season which was in the top ten of the league. Barnett can come in in his rookie year and push the Titans to a top five level in that category.
Sometimes the most talented player is too hard to ignore even if it’s not a position of need. This is the case for the Titans who get a top ten talent at 18.