Tennessee Titans Set to Meet with OT Jaelyn Duncan

The Tennessee Titans are rolling through their meetings and visits prior to the NFL draft and this time they are set to meet with offensive lineman and former Maryland Terrapin Jaelyn Duncan.

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans search for offensive linemen will continue in the 2023 NFL draft so it is no surprise they are using one of their visits to confirm their feelings on Jaelyn Duncan from Maryland. Duncan is considered a mid-round prospect and could make sense for the Titans on day two of the draft weekend.

According to a report from Ryan Fowler of the Draft Network, the Titans will meet with Duncan today, April 13. There is a sort of misconception with the motive behind these visits. Typically, these visits are to iron out some final concerns about a player whether it be character or injury. Either way, the Titans are either confirming their interest or ruling Duncan out during this time.

Maryland OT Jaelyn Duncan has a Top 30 scheduled with the Tennessee Titans tomorrow, a source said.

— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) April 12, 2023

As for Duncan as a player, here is what Sports Illustrated’s Draft Bible had to say:

“The projected 2023 offensive tackle class is widely seen as a weak position group, especially relative to the talent produced at the position in recent years. That said, Maryland’s Jaelyn Duncan is in contention to be the best of the bunch. He has substantial starting experience in the Big 10. What’s more, he is still learning the sport after having only begun to play in high school. His breakout 2020 season was preceded by, by his own admittance, poor offseason training. His ceiling is enormous with proper coaching. Duncan is explosive in all directions out of his stance. He has very quick feet and loose hips to mirror before and after contact. He can recover after biting on salesmanship or oversetting. Duncan has impressive change of direction for his size. He can be deployed creatively by offensive coordinators, even working to the third level at times. Duncan’s flexible hips, knees, and ankles ameliorate all aspects of his game. Moreover, the Maryland standout boasts an easy anchor even if he plays with poor technique and allows contact to his frame. His wide base, balance, and flexibility help him drop a late anchor. When Duncan employs proper hand technique, his power is stifling. He exhibits persistent leg drive to move defenders and sustain blocks. Duncan’s strong grip and core enable him to control defenders when his hand placement is sound. Further, Duncan’s flashes of accurate hands inspire confidence in his capacity to improve. The Terrapins’ star can get very low at contact, but he must do so more consistently. For his various outstanding athletic traits, Duncan’s draft profile is not perfect. The talented tackle will be a 23-year-old developmental rookie. Additionally, his spring measurements (3328 arms, 0918 hands, 288 pounds) are very concerning. He cannot always latch onto defenders. Long opponents will capitalize when they reach his chest in the NFL. Duncan also oversets and bites on salesmanship at times. His tendency to shoot extremely wide and high punches reduces his power, limits his ability to sustain blocks, and gives up his chest. He also keeps a very high pad level and sometimes leads with his shoulder, only further offering opponents his frame. Duncan’s feet can fall inactive. In pass protection, the athletic tackle allows defenders to corner too easily even after mirroring properly. In the run game, Duncan fails to break down and whiffs. He chases instead of cutting off opponents.”

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