2017 NFL Mock Draft: 1st-Round Projections after Week 3

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Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Tyler Ferguson (7) tries to get away from Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Dakota Ball (44) and defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeated the Hilltoppers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Jonathan Allen. 3. player. 35. . DL. Alabama

Titans fans would lose their minds if they got two of the first three picks in the 2017 NFL draft. The Titans will get the Los Angeles Rams’ first-round pick after trading last year’s No. 1 pick. However, their season might not go much better, and that could leave them with two early picks in the first round.

Considering all of the offenses that the Titans have to play in the AFC South, it would make sense to use both of these first-round picks on defensive players. They could go with a cornerback or safety with this pick, but adding another defensive lineman could give them a surprisingly intimidating front seven.

There are a couple of first-round defensive linemen in this class, but Jonathan Allen out of Alabama could be a nice fit for the Titans defense. He’s a unique player at only 293 pounds, but he’s versatile enough to rush the passer and stop the run. He could be an excellent five-technique defensive end in the Titans 3-4 defensive system.

Tennessee is still far from being the best team in the AFC South, but adding two key defenders could make them a team to take seriously.

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