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Tennessee Titans 2008 NFL Draft Review

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1 - Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina (5-11, 197); 2 - Jason Jones, DL, Eastern Michigan (6-5, 275); 3 - Craig Stevens, TE, California (6-3, 254); 4 - William Hayes, DE, Winston-Salem State (6-2, 272); 4 - Lavelle Hawkins, WR, California (5-11, 187); 4 - Stanford Keglar, LB, Purdue (6-2, 242); 7 - Cary Williams, CB, Washburn (6-1, 185)

Analysis: The Titans were obviously targeting a running back with their first pick, and took the speedy Johnson when Jonathan Stewart, Felix Jones, and Rashard Mendenhall all came off the board. Tennessee could frequently use Johnson in the slot, a la Brian Westbrook, to utilize his speed. The second- round pick, Jones, was a college tackle who looks like a right end at the next level. Tennessee took two much-needed targets (both from Cal) in Stevens and Hawkins on the second day, but Stevens is more of a blocker and Hawkins benefited from being lined up opposite DeSean Jackson as a collegian. Hayes must adapt to the NFL level right away for a team that needs his body for depth on the d-line. Elsewhere on the second day, Keglar will be a special- teamer due to his athleticism, but the raw Williams appears headed to the practice squad.

Bottom Line: Did a nice job picking up d-line bodies, but Vince Young's supporting cast didn't get much better.

Grade: C+


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