TEAM |
RND |
PICK |
OVR PICK |
PLAYER |
POS |
COLLEGE |
TRADE NOTES |
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1 |
24 |
24 |
Chris Johnson |
RB |
East Carolina |
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Draft Scout Says: Chris Johnson had been skyrocketing up the board in the weeks previous to the draft. While the Titans certainly need help for Vince Young at wide receiver, the biggest need was pure speed. Johnson has that -- turning in the fastest 40 time recorded by th e Combine this year (4.24). In averaging over 227 all-purpose yards a game in 2007, Johnson can help the Titans as a runner, receiver, and returner.
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2 |
23 |
54 |
Jason Jones |
DE |
Eastern Michigan |
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Draft Scout Says: The free agent losses of defensive ends Travis LaBoy and Antwan Odom made pass rusher an area of huge need for the Titans. Jones, a versatile defender capable of helping at end and tackle, helped himself with a solid performance against the nation's elit e at the Senior Bowl.
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3 |
22 |
85 |
Craig Stevens |
TE |
California |
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Draft Scout Says: The free agent addition of Alge Crumpler gave the Titans an underneath target for Vince Young, but for how long? Considering Crumpler's age, the Titans were wise to add Stevens, who flashes the receiving ability scouts want and is among the draft's bette r in-line blockers from the tight end position.
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4 |
4 |
103 |
William Hayes |
DE |
Winston-Salem State |
(From Falcons) |
Draft Scout Says: William Hayes will hear a lot of "who?"...but fans will soon learn his name. A stud at small Winston-Salem State with 19 tackles for loss in 2007, he'll get every chance to work as a pass-rushing defensive end or outside linebacker for the Titans.
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4 |
28 |
126 |
Lavelle Hawkins |
WR |
California |
(From Cowboys) |
Draft Scout Says: Needing weapons for Vince Young, the Titans elected to wait until the mid-rounds for their receiver help, but in adding Hawkins, they received an early round talent who slipped a bit due to speed questions. With good burst out of his breaks and reliable hands, Hawkins can help early. His ability to step up against top competition at the Senior Bowl was impressive.
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4 |
36 |
134 |
Stanford Keglar |
OLB |
Purdue |
(Compensatory) |
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7 |
22 |
229 |
Cary Williams |
CB |
Washburn |
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The Titans have 7 Draft Picks in 2008