Now that we’re slowly inching toward the new league year, the release of mock drafts is only going to grow more rampant as the months pass.
As always, everyone from fans and media members alike has an opinion on what they think each team should do when draft weekend rolls around.
NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks is the latest analyst to put on his general manager hat as he tries to predict each pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.
When it comes to his Titans prediction, he has the team selecting the offensive tackle with arguably the most upside in the entire draft, Georgia’s Broderick Jones.
Today's OL prospect: LT Broderick Jones, @GeorgiaFootball (#59)
🚨 NOTE: grades have officially been updated following the National Championship Game#NFLDraft #GoDawgs #Titans pic.twitter.com/jXS23InqG0
— Shaun Calderon (@ShaunMichaels31) January 11, 2023
Brooks’ reason for the selection is quite simple and relatively obvious, stating:
The Titans must upgrade the offensive line to resume playing power football with Derrick Henry running the rock.
Jones is an athletic specimen that would be a welcome addition to a Titans offensive line that can currently use all the help it can get.
According to Pro Football Focus, the Georgia product finished his final collegiate season with the following grades and stats:
- Overall grade: 78.2
- Two-year average grade: 78.5
- Pass Blocking: 84.1
- Run Blocking: 71.7
- Zone blocking: 72.9
- Gap Blocking: 61.4
- Run Block snaps: 463
- Pass Block snaps: 470
- Hurries: Seven
- Quarterback hits: Two
- Sacks allowed: Zero
