The Tennessee Titans secured a much-needed offensive lineman on Day 1 of the 2023 NFL draft when they selected offensive tackle Peter Skoronski out of Northwestern.
While the Titans should be turning their focus to wide receiver after filling a that need, it’s possible the Titans decide to double-dip at the position after sporting arguably the worst group in the NFL in 2022.
Chances are the Titans will take an interior lineman if they do grab another one, but it’s possible another tackle is in the cards if the team views Skoronski as a guard or wants to add more depth.
With that in mind, a look at tackles and interior offensive linemen the Titans can target on Day 2 of the 2023 NFL draft. All of those listed made Shaun Calderon’s top 10 lists at both spots ahead of the three-day event, and all were projected to go in the range of a Day 2 pick.
OT Dawand Jones, Ohio State
Calderon’s pre-draft ranking (OTs): 6
Quick analysis: Massive right tackle who is more of a mauler than a technician. He overcompensates for his athletic limitations with a towering frame (6-foot-8, 374 pounds) and pummeling power.
Grade: 77.1
Ceiling projection: Latefirst round
Floor projection: Late second round
OT Matthew Bergeron, Syracuse
Calderon’s pre-draft ranking (OTs): 7
Quick analysis: Versatile and physical offensive lineman who excels as a run-blocker. Is capable of playing inside or outside.
Grade: 68.4
Ceiling projection: Early second round
Floor projection: Late third round
OT Blake Freeland, BYU
Calderon’s pre-draft ranking (OTs): 8
Quick analysis: Athletic and long offensive tackle who has the potential to eventually develop into a starter on either side once he gets more consistent with his pad level and technique.
Grade: 66.9
Ceiling projection: Late second round
Floor projection: Late third round
OT Jaelyn Duncan, Maryland
Calderon’s pre-draft ranking (OTs): 9
Quick analysis: Experienced and athletic lineman who has real long-term upside if he can polish his technique once he gets around NFL coaching.
Grade: 64.7
Ceiling projection: Early third round
Floor projection: Late fourth round
OG O'Cyrus Torrence, Florida
Calderon’s pre-draft ranking (IOL): 2
Quick analysis: A mean and nasty guard who looks to punish the opposition at the point of attack. He has been a stone-walling presence in pass protection, not allowing a sack over his last 1,082 pass-blocking snaps.
Grade: 81.6 (first round)
Ceiling projection: Mid-first round
Floor projection: Mid-second round
C John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota
Calderon’s pre-draft ranking (IOL): 3
Quick analysis: Athletic, cerebral, and productive center who only allowed two sacks over 2,026 career snaps. JMS would thrive in a zone-blocking scheme that will allow him to maximize his smooth movement skills to the fullest.
Grade: 79.7 (second round)
Ceiling projection: Late first round
Floor projection: Early third round
C Joe Tippmann, Wisconsin
Calderon’s pre-draft ranking (IOL): 4
Quick analysis: Tall, strong, and cerebral interior lineman who is surprisingly fluid with his movement skills. He is capable of playing guard or center.
Grade: 77.5 (second round)
Ceiling projection: Early-second round
Floor projection: Mid-third round
G Steve Avila, TCU
Calderon’s pre-draft ranking (IOL): 5
Quick Analysis: Powerful and versatile lineman who can sufficiently play all five positions on the offensive line if needed. He is stout against power rushers, but he must do a better job against twitchier defenders.
Grade: 76.0 (second round)
Ceiling projection: Late first round
Floor projection: Late second round
C Luke Wypler, Ohio State
Calderon’s pre-draft ranking (IOL): 6
Quick Analysis: Technically-sound, smart, and athletic blocker in the middle of the offensive line. Whichever team selects him can rely on him to make the correct calls/adjustments for his entire unit.
Grade: 73.8 (second round)
Ceiling projection: Early second round
Floor projection: Late third round
G Cody Mauch, North Dakota State
Calderon’s pre-draft ranking (IOL): 7
Quick analysis: Swiss Army knife who is capable of filling any hole on the offensive line, although he is best suited on the interior.
Grade: 65.1 (third round)
Ceiling projection: Late second round
Floor projection: Early fourth round
G Chandler Zavala, NC State
Calderon’s pre-draft ranking (IOL): 8
Quick analysis: Athletic lineman who has tons of untapped potential and is one of the better pass protectors at his position.
Grade: 65.1
Ceiling projection: Late third round
Floor projection: Mid-fifth round
C Ricky Stromberg, Arkansas
Calderon’s pre-draft ranking (IOL): 9
Quick analysis: Very smart and underrated interior prospect who plays with the type of tenacity and grit that gives him a chance to compete on every rep.
Grade: 60.7 (third round)
Ceiling projection: Late third round
Floor projection: Mid-fifth round
C Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan
Calderon’s pre-draft ranking (IOL): 10
Quick analysis: Experienced center who was a consistent presence in pass protection, only allowing three sacks over 1,528 pass-blocking snaps.
Grade: 59.8 (fourth round)
Ceiling projection: Late third round
Floor projection: Mid-fifth round
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