As a lead-up to the 2023 NFL draft, we've broken down the current depth chart of every NFL team and identified the biggest draft and team needs for the Tennessee Titans.
You can find additional team-by-team draft needs articles and other draft content on our 2023 NFL Draft hub.
Who did the Titans pick in the NFL Draft?
The Tennessee Titans selected Peter Skoronski (OL, Northwestern) with the 11th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
The Titans added Will Levis (QB, Kentucky) with the 33rd overall pick.
Tennessee selected Tyjae Spears (RB, Tulane) with the 81st pick.
Titans Draft Needs: Top Positions of Need in 2023
- Offensive Line
- Wide Receiver
- Defensive Back
What Picks do the Tennessee Titans have in 2023?
The Tennessee Titans have six picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, including:
- Round 1 (11)
- Round 2 (41)
- Round 3 (72)
- Round 5 (147)
- Round 6 (186)
- Round 7 (228)
Tennessee Titans Draft Capital Stats
Our Sharp Draft Value Rank is a valuation of draft capital based on a combination of average performance delivered and average dollars earned on second contracts.
This is based on two public models: performance delivered based on draft slot (the AV model created by Chase Stuart) and contractual earnings in non-rookie deals based upon draft slot (the OTC model created by Brad Spielberger and Jason Fitzgerald).
- Titans Sharp Draft Value Rank: 20 of 32 teams
- Titans AV Model Draft Value Rank: 15 of 32 teams
- Titans OTC Model Draft Value Rank: 22 of 32 teams
Tennessee Titans Draft Value vs Other Teams:
The Titans' draft value is 10% lower than the league average of all 32 teams. 19 other teams have more draft value entering the 2023 NFL Draft.
Tennessee Titans Draft Prediction:
The Titans are predicted to draft Anthony Richardson (QB, Florida) with their 1st-round pick (#11 overall) according to the most recent mock draft from Ryan McCrystal.
Another mock draft expert, Brendan Donahue, also has the Titans predicted to draft Anthony Richardson (QB, Florida) according to his most recent mock draft.
Tennessee Titans Strength of Schedule, 2023
The Tennessee Titans have the seventh easiest NFL strength of schedule for the 2023 NFL season.
Tennessee Titans Offense: Depth Chart, Analysis & Draft Needs
Rich Hribar breaks down the offensive depth chart by position for the Tennessee Titans, identifying areas where the team could improve in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft.
2022 Tennessee Titans Offensive Rankings
Quarterback Depth Chart, Titans:
- Ryan Tannehill
- Malik Willis
The way last season ended, it was expected the Titans would outright move on from Ryan Tannehill, but it appears they are going to let him finish out his contract, which ends after this upcoming season.
The team can still save $18.8 million on the cap this season if they do decide to trade or release him before June 1st.
Tannehill will turn 35 this July and only started 12 games last season due to ankle injuries at different points.
Tannehill was 19th in expected points added per dropback (0.02) and 20th in success rate (43.6%) as a passer.
Through Tannehill’s injuries, the team had an opportunity to look at last season’s third-round pick Malik Willis, and the results were underwhelming, to say the least.
Willis made three starts, completing just 50.8% of his passes for 4.5 yards per attempt. He did not throw a touchdown pass and racked up a plethora of negative plays, posting a 4.9% interception rate and taking a sack on 14.1% of his dropbacks.
When push came to shove and the Titans had a “win and in” game in Week 18 to make the postseason, the team turned to journeyman Josh Dobbs to start his first career game over Willis.
Willis was always going to be a project at the NFL level, and he was not ready as a rookie. The team could have the runway to take another look at him this season, but there is no true contractual commitment that forces their hand in seeing things through.
As of right now, the Titans do not have their long-term answer at the position.
Running Back Depth Chart, Titans:
- Derrick Henry
- Hassan Haskins
- Julius Chestnut
- Jonathan Ward
Derrick Henry was the Tennessee offense once again in 2022.
Henry led the NFL in rushing attempts (349) for the third time over the past four seasons, accruing 1,936 total yards and 13 touchdowns.
Henry even set career highs in the passing game, catching 33-of-41 targets for 398 yards.
Though the counting stats and usage for Henry remain robust, there have been some signs of wear and tear with his efficiency.
Henry’s EPA per rush has declined from the season prior in each of the past two seasons. The Tennessee offense did not do him any favors here, as Henry’s 0.79 yards before contact per carry in 2022 was the lowest rate in that department he has had since 2018.
Henry turned 29 years old this January, and there were early rumblings this offseason that he was available via trade. Henry is in the final season of his current contract, so it would make all of the sense in the world for Tennessee to get something in return now if it is an option and they are planning on moving in a different direction on a broader scale.
The Titans should be looking for a widescale rebuild, but the team has not made moves this offseason that suggest that is fully in their plans.
Behind Henry, the team does not have a lot.
They selected Hassan Haskins in the fourth round last spring. Haskins handled 25 carries for 93 yards as a rookie, tacking on 11 catches for 57 yards.
Julius Chestnut was an undrafted free agent a year ago who played 29 offensive snaps. His primary contributions came on special teams as a kickoff returner.
The team added veteran special teamer Jonathan Ward on a one-year contract this offseason.
Wide Receiver Depth Chart, Titans:
- Treylon Burks
- Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
- Kyle Philips
- Racey McMath
- Mason Kinsey
- Reggie Roberson
The Titans used their first-round pick (18th overall) on Treylon Burks last spring.
Burks caught 33-of-54 targets for 444 yards and a touchdown as he worked through missing six games as a rookie.
Among rookie wideouts, Burks was seventh in yards per route run (1.75) and seventh in targets per route run (21.3%).
Burks looked to be turning the corner as a rookie after games of 7-111-0 and 4-70-0 in Weeks 11 and 12. He then caught a 25-yard touchdown in Week 13 but suffered a concussion on the play that forced him to miss the next two games.
By the time he returned, Ryan Tannehill was out of the lineup, and this passing game was barely functional.
The Titans are fully committed to Burks, but this depth chart is still lacking anyone that appears to have significant upside at the position behind him.
There is some hope Kyle Philips can develop into a solid slot receiver.
The team selected Philips in the fifth-round last season, and he caught 6-of-9 targets for 66 yards in Week 1.
He also operated as the primary punt returner, and his first return went for 46 yards. But he suffered ankle and hamstring injuries that forced him to miss 13 games.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine has been a contributor on and off the past two seasons but is headed into the final year of his rookie contract.
Tight End Depth Chart, Titans:
- Chigoziem Okonkwo
- Trevon Wesco
- Kevin Rader
- Thomas Odukoya
- Justin Rigg
Chigoziem Okonkwo only played 37% of the offensive snaps as a rookie, but he was more than effective on the snaps he did play.
Among all tight ends in the NFL to run 100 or more pass routes last season, Okonkwo was first in yards per route run (2.63) and second in targets per route run (26.9%).
Okonkwo only played 50% or more of the snaps in two games as a rookie but posted games of 4-54-0 and 4-69-0 those weeks.
With Austin Hooper leaving the team via free agency, Okonkwo will have a full runway to test sustaining his rookie season efficiency paired with added opportunity.
The depth chart after Okonkwo is hardly existent. Thomas Odukoya and Justin Rigg have not played an NFL snap while Kevin Rader has two career receptions through three seasons.
Offensive Line Depth Chart, Titans:
LT: Andre Dillard/Jamarco Jones/Andrew Rupcich
LG: Daniel Brunskill/Zack Johnson
C: Aaron Brewer/Corey Levin/Xavier Newman
RG: Dillon Radunz/Jordan Roos
RT: Nicholas Petit-Frere/John Leglue
This offensive line was a hot mess in the passing game last season.
The Titans ended the year 26th in ESPN’s pass block win rate (54%) and 32nd in collective pass blocking grade at Pro Football Focus.
They were a bit better in the run game, ranking 16th in ESPN’s run block win rate and 12th in run blocking grade at PFF.
Tennessee only had one offensive lineman appear in all 17 games (Aaron Brewer) while starters Ben Jones, Dillon Radunz, and Nate Davis all missed five or more games.
Jones and Davis were the two highest-graded offensive linemen a year ago per Pro Football Focus. Jones is still a free agent while Davis signed with the Bears this offseason.
Brewer is expected to start at center this season at this point, but he is in the final year of his contract.
The Titans have gone out and added both Andre Dillard and Daniel Brunskill via free agency, but there is work left to be done.
Dillard was the big move of the offseason, signing a three-year deal worth $29 million. The former first rounder started just nine games over his rookie contract with the Eagles, so the Titans are still taking on some risk here that Dillard has the upside that got him drafted with premier capital.
Brunskill is already 29 years old despite just wrapping up his rookie contract in San Francisco. He started two games in 2022 after making 33 starts over the previous two seasons.
The Titans have used day two picks on Dillon Radunz and Nicholas Petit-Frere the past two seasons.
Radunz ranked 81st out of 85 qualifying guards at Pro Football Focus while missing seven games due to injury. Petit-Frere came out of the season ranking 80th out of 89 qualifying tackles.
Both are young players with room to grow, but the Titans will undoubtedly add more competition across the line.
Tennessee Titans Defense: Depth Chart, Analysis & Draft Needs
Dan Pizzuta breaks down the defensive depth chart by position for the Tennessee Titans, identifying areas where the team could improve in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft.
2022 Tennessee Titans Defensive Rankings
Interior Defensive Line Depth Chart, Titans:
- Jeffery Simmons
- Teair Tart
- Naquon Jones
- Curtis Brooks
- Jayden Peevy
- Tyler Shelvin
Jeffery Simmons is one of the most dominant interior defenders in the league, and the four-year, $94 million extension he just signed is a fairly good representation.
Simmons was eighth among defensive tackles in ESPN’s run stop win rate. He had 7.5 sacks on 14 quarterback hits and added five batted passes at the line.
Teair Tart was a solid nose tackle that helped plug the gaps and allowed others to make some plays in the backfield.
The Titans were first in EPA per play against the run and first in yards before contact per rush — one of two teams under a yard, per TruMedia. Tennessee was second in the rate of runs that were stopped at or behind the line of scrimmage.
Behind Simmons and Tart, the Titans could use a little more depth. Naquon Jones played just 13.4% of the defensive snaps last season.
EDGE Depth Chart, Titans:
- Harold Landry
- Denico Autry
- Arden Key
- Rashad Weaver
- Sam Okuayinonu
- Zach McCloud
Harold Landry missed the entire 2022 season with a torn ACL. In 2021, he had 12 sacks on 22 quarterback hits. He should be healthy for the start of the season.
Denico Autry has been an underrated piece of the defense.
He’s been able to jump between the edge and inside but played outside more with Landry out last season. He led the team with 19 quarterback hits and eight sacks.
Autry will turn 33 years old in July and is in the final year of his contract.
Arden Key is a similar piece who was signed to a one-year deal this offseason.
Key has 32 quarterback hits over the past two seasons and was great at creating quick pressure with the Jaguars last year.
Off-ball Linebacker Depth Chart, Titans:
- Azeez Al-Shaair
- Monty Rice
- Luke Gifford
- Jack Gibbens
- Chance Campbell
Azeez Al-Shaair was signed to a one-year deal as a replacement for David Long. Al-Shaair was an impressive linebacker with the 49ers, even when playing as the third option behind Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw.
Al-Shaair made a positive play for the defense on 54.5% of his tackles and made a tackle on 19% of his run defense snaps.
Monty Rice was a great cleanup tackler. He recorded a tackle on 25.5% of his run defense snaps, but just 48.5% of those tackles produced a positive play for the defense.
Rice could have a bigger impact with more playing time as the LB2. He played 31.1% of the defensive snaps last season.
Cornerback Depth Chart, Titans:
- Kristian Fulton
- Roger McCreary
- Sean Murphy-Bunting
- Caleb Farley
- Elijah Molden
- Tre Avery
- Chris Jackson
- Shyheim Carter
Kristian Fulton had a breakout 2021 season but was not quite as successful in 2022 while the Titans’ pass defense struggled as a whole — 27th in EPA allowed per dropback.
Fulton ranked 58th among outside corners in adjusted yards allowed per coverage snap.
Roger McCreary played 99% of the defensive snaps as a second-round rookie in 2022 and bounced between the slot and outside.
He was 33rd among 42 qualified slot corners in adjusted yards allowed per coverage snap. McCreary was one of the least targeted outside corners on a per-snap basis but still ranked 68th in adjusted yards allowed per coverage snap.
Sean Murphy-Bunting was signed to play the slot, but he struggled there with the Buccaneers.
He played more outside with other injuries at the position but will likely play more inside for Tennessee.
The rest of Tennessee’s corner depth features some injury-riddled players. Caleb Farley hasn’t been able to stay healthy, and Elijah Molden played just 7% of the defensive snaps last season.
Safety Depth Chart, Titans:
- Kevin Byard
- Amani Hooker
- Josh Thompson
- Mike Brown
Kevin Byard and Amani Hooker make up one of the better safety duos in the league, but there are two issues.
The first is the question of how long they will be a duo. Earlier this offseason, Byard requested a trade after he was approached for a pay cut.
The second is the depth behind them.
Byard played 97% of the defensive snaps last season. Hooker played just 44% and was replaced by Andrew Adams when he wasn’t in the lineup.
Adams played 64% of the defensive snaps but suffered a torn patella at the end of the season and remains a free agent.