Depth Chart Fantasy Impact
Tennessee supplied one of the biggest surprises of this offseason.
Back in April, GM Jon Robinson shipped WR A.J. Brown to Philadelphia, creating a huge talent void in the WR corps. Brown racked up 185 catches, 2,995 yards and 24 TDs across 3 pro seasons (43 games). He posted an explosive 16.2 yards per catch.
QB Ryan Tannehill did receive some reinforcements. First, the Titans swung a deal for former Rams WR Robert Woods. The veteran suffered an ACL tear last November and took a clear backset to Cooper Kupp pre-injury. But just look to 2020 to see what the 30-year-old can provide when healthy. That year, he notched 90-936-6, giving him (at the time) 3 straight seasons with 85+ catches.
Tennessee added youth with the selection of rookie WR Treylon Burks at 18th overall. At Arkansas, Burks blossomed into one of the best run-after-catch players in college football. The 6’2, 225-pounder really emerged over the past 2 seasons, totaling 117 catches, 1,924 yards and 18 TDs. He struggled with his conditioning at minicamp, and HC Mike Vrabel noted that Burks has asthma. It might prove to be a nuisance in the short-term, but plenty of high-end NFL players have managed the condition. If Burks plays to his talent level, he should see ample playing time alongside Robert Woods.
TE Austin Hooper arrived to give this unit a veteran presence. Hooper, however, fell out of favor in Cleveland last year following a 38-345-3 line (16 games). Anthony Firkser, Tennessee’s 2021 TE co-starter, signed with Atlanta in April.
The Titans lost backup RB D’Onta Foreman in free agency. In comes Round 4 pick Hassan Haskins, a bruising back who has a great chance to settle in as the #2 behind Derrick Henry.
QB Malik Willis — thought to be a safe bet to go inside Round 1 — slipped to Tennessee in Round 3. Barring a major surprise, he won’t steal starts from Ryan Tannehill in 2022. But there’s a chance he’s utilized with a particular package of plays. Willis’ athleticism and arm strength proved obvious during his time at Liberty.
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