Titans Send Large Contingent to Ohio State Pro Day

The Tennessee Titans sent a large group of staff and coaches to the Ohio State University pro day as they get a final look at all of the talented prospects in Columbus before the NFL Draft in April.

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans have now moved past the NFL Combine and into the next phase of the draft process known as pro days. Pro days are a secondary showcase at a player’s home university and on Wednesday the Titans will be sending a large contingent of coaches and other personnel to Columbus, Ohio for the Ohio State university event.

• Seahawks HC Pete Carroll/GM John Schneider
• Steelers HC Mike Tomlin/GM Omar Khan
• Titans HC Mike Vrabel/GM Ran Carthon

Titans have OC, AGM on the list ... Giants w/AGM, OC, QB and OL coaches ... Pats w/WRs and OL coaches ... Will McClay/Dan Quinn there for Dallas.

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— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 21, 2023

According to a tweet from Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, the Titans will have some of their key decision makers on the field in Columbus. General manager Ran Carthon, assistant general manager Chad Brinker, head coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Tim Kelly will all be in attendance. According to Jim Nagy, the Titans will actually have seven people in attendance, but the other three are unknown at this time.

NFL teams with most representation at @OhioStateFB pro-day:#Panthers- 14#Giants- 9#Seahawks-8#Saints-8#Titans- 7#Jaguars-6#Cowboys-5#Steelers-5#Raiders-5#Patriots-5#Browns-5

More than 2-3 reps at pro-days is unusual. Speaks to respect NFL has for Ryan Day’s program. pic.twitter.com/e6rInHd0l8

— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) March 22, 2023

The reason for such a large group is obvious: the Buckeyes have a TON of great prospects to evaluate. CJ Stroud is rumored to be the Titans’ top choice at quarterback, but even outside of Stroud the Buckeyes have a few clear targets for the Titans. Two names that could be in play for the Titans’ first pick in the draft are wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. There are also some options like offensive tackle Dawand Jones and interior offensive lineman Luke Wypler.

The Titans two biggest needs continue to be on the offensive line and at receiver so with the Buckeyes having such a strong group at those spots, it makes sense the Titans would want to have full focus on their pro day. The Titans will also get the added benefit of seeing 2024 prospect Marvin Harrison Jr. Harrison is considered a top player in the country and most likely would go off the board as the first receiver taken in this year’s draft if he were eligible. Harrison will participate in the workout as a receiver for Stroud.

The Titans have a ton of different options in the draft, but there is a high likelihood one of the players they see today could end up as a Tennessee Titan. Any of them have a chance to be a major upgrade and a future piece of the roster puzzle for years to come.

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