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Mike Moraitis

Titans had pre-draft visit with Sacramento State LB Marte Mapu

The Tennessee Titans reportedly had a pre-draft visit with Sacramento State linebacker Marte Mapu.

The news comes from Aaron Wilson of Click2Houston, who notes that Mapu has also met with a slew of other teams, including Tennessee’s AFC South rival, the Houston Texans.

For more on Mapu, we turn to Lance Zierlein of NFL.com:

Mapu has been praised for his versatility, but he might need to prove he can excel in at least one department — whether in run support or in coverage — at the next level. He lacks short-area athleticism and long speed, so his man coverage might be limited to tight ends. He is highly instinctive from short zone and is a very willing hitter when playing near the box. It won’t be a surprise if Mapu adds weight and locks in as a backup weakside linebacker in a 4-3 defense as a pro.

Mapu figures to be a Day 3 pick. The Titans have three selections on that day, with one in each round but the fourth.

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