Eight names to watch for Tennessee Titans on third, final day of 2022 NFL Draft

On Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans found their potential quarterback of the future in Liberty’s Malik Willis and added cornerback and offensive-line depth in Auburn’s Roger McCreary and Ohio State’s Nicholas Petit-Frere, respectively.

Who could the Titans target on the third and final day of the draft, which begins at 11 a.m. CT Saturday?

Here are eight names to watch for Tennessee:

Cade Otton, tight end, Washington

Measurables: 6-5, 247 pounds.

2021 stats (8 games): 28 receptions, 250 yards, TD

Young tight end depth is still a need. Otton is well-versed in blocking – it’s the primary responsibility of tight ends at Washington – and has pass-catching upside. He had more than 1,000 career receiving yards for the Huskies.

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Khalil Shakir, wide receiver, Boise State

Measurables: 6-0, 196 pounds.

2021 stats (12 games): 77 receptions, 1,117 yards, 7 TDs

After trading Brown, there’s a chance the Titans aren’t done at receiver after selecting Burks.

Shakir, a two-time first-team selection in the Mountain West, was a physical receiver at Boise State who lined up primarily in the slot. He would also be a punt-returning option for Tennessee.

Marquis Hayes, guard, Oklahoma

Measurables: 6-5, 318 pounds.

2021 stats (13 games): 13 starts at left guard

Hayes would be thrust into the mix at left guard, where the Titans still have a void following Rodger Saffold’s release.

Hayes made 36 consecutive starts at the spot for Oklahoma. A violent run blocker, he was a standout at the Senior Bowl.

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James Cook, running back, Georgia

Measurables: 5-11, 199 pounds.

2021 stats (15 games): 113 carries, 728 yards, 7 TDs

After releasing Darrynton Evans this offseason, the Titans could look to shore up the third-down back role behind Derrick Henry. Cook was a pass-catching weapon out of the backfield for Georgia, posting 27 receptions for 284 yards and four touchdowns last season.

Leon O’Neal, safety, Texas A&M

Measurables: 6-0, 204 pounds.

2021 stats (12 games): 58 tackles (three for loss), 1 sack, 7 PBUs, 2 INTs

The Titans are still in need of safety depth behind starters Kevin Byard and Amani Hooker. O’Neal was a standout at the Senior Bowl, earning a player-of-the-week award in Mobile.

Neil Farrell Jr., defensive lineman, LSU

Measurables: 6-4, 330 pounds.

2021 stats (12 games): 45 tackles (9.5 for loss), 2 sacks, 2 PBUs

Titans starting nose tackle Teair Tart missed six games last season due to injury. Farrell would give them depth at the position.

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Esezi Otomewo, edge, Minnesota

Measurables: 6-5, 282 pounds.

2021 stats (13 games): 30 tackles (4.5 for loss), 3 sacks

With 2021 fourth-rounder Rashad Weaver coming off a broken leg, the Titans would be wise to consider young depth at edge rusher behind Harold Landry and Bud Dupree.

Baylon Spector, inside linebacker, Clemson

Measurables: 6-0, 223 pounds.

2021 stats (11 games): 85 tackles (4.5 for loss), 2.5 sacks, 1 FF, 2 PBUs, 1 INT

A converted safety, Spector could give the Titans the kind of coverage value at inside linebacker that they lost with Jayon Brown leaving in free agency.

Ben Arthur covers the Tennessee Titans for The USA TODAY Network. Contact him at barthur@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter at @benyarthur.

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