Quarterback is at least a possibility, no matter how great or minor, for the Titans. With Tannehill likely on his way out, and the possibility of insurance needed against any setback in Malik Willis' development. 1. CJ Stroud - Ohio State 2. Bryce Young - Alabama 3. Will Levis - Kentucky 4. Tanner McKee - Stanford 5. Anthony Richardson - Florida 6. Jayden Daniels - LSU 7. KJ Jefferson - Arkansas 8. Jaren Hall - BYU 9. Hendon Hooker - Tennessee 9. Tyler Van Dyke - Miami FL 10. Spencer Rattler - South Carolina notables: Michael Penix Jr, Washington. Max Duggan, TCU. Let the debate begin. (WalterFootball.com: 2023 NFL Draft: QB Rankings)
You left off Hendon Hooker, but I don't think he's a 1st round pick anyways. Also, is Jayden Daniels really gonna go high enough to warrant leaving LSU? Surely he isn't being considered more than a 3rd/4th rounder at best at this point right? Will Levis/Anthony Richardson both seem like Malik Willis 2.0, but from an SEC school in stead of Liberty. In terms of raw physical talent, no one can match these guys. Big arms and very athletic. Huge upside but huge bust potential. Rather stick it out with Malik than go with either of those 2. We'd have to trade up pretty high to get a chance at either Stroud or Young. They'll probably go 1 and 2. If not, both will go top 5. Tanner McKee is Mac Jones 2.0. White Bread. Pass.
Why? I know it was fun to make fun of him at Auburn, but he's got good size, good athleticism, and a good arm. And was fantastic this year. He seems like one of those dudes that could be a 2nd rounder or could be a 6th rounder depending on who wants a QB.
I'm hoping Levis' down year is just enough to make it remotely possible we could make a big leap up for him this year as a ceiling-shattering move like the Mahomes and Trey Lance trades. He is so explosive, both with his arm and mobility, and that wrist flicky release he's got is a big indicator of big-time natural arm talent. Watching him I see a natural thrower who will excel with real talent around him. The Josh Allen arc is real with this dude. He also reminds a bit of Tannehill but he's a much more explosive talent, and Tannehill's lack of pop is what has kept him mired in the just-above-average tier of QBs.
