2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projected First Round After Week 4

Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Alabama. Jonathan Allen. 4. player. 35. . DL

Like the Browns, the Tennessee Titans will get two first-round draft picks assuming that they don’t make any draft day trades. This is far from a complete team, so they could go a number of ways with these picks depending on who is taken before their selections.

Looking at the first three picks, I don’t see how the Titans can pass on Alabama’s Jonathan Allen. Yes, Allen is only 6’3” and 294 pounds, but he is arguably the most talented defender on the Crimson Tide defense, and that’s saying something.

Allen looks like the perfect fit as a five technique defensive end on Tennessee’s defense. Rather than relying on physical tools, Allen thrives on technique and using his hands to create separation. He’s not going to be an elite pass rusher in the NFL, but he’s going to do a great job of setting the edge and plugging up running lanes, which is something that the Titans could use.