Tennessee Titans 2009 Draft Class Breakdown

Kropog most likely won't be getting significant playing time for a while having two young, talented starters in Michael Roos and David Stewart in his way.  The Titans usually don't keep many active backup offensive lineman, so he will still have an important role heading into the 2009 season.

Round Five

Javon Ringer, HB, Michigan State

I believe this is the 6th year the Titans have drafted a half or fullback in the draft.  Ringer will be thrown into the mix of backs to compete for the third running back job.

Quinton Ganther held the position last season, undrafted free agent Rafael Little will compete after recovering from a torn ACL, and former second round pick Chris Henry could possibly make a push.

Ringer is definitely the most talented of the four competitors, but at the same time he is only 5'8" and ran a pretty slow 40 time for a change-of-pace back.  The Raven game showed the Titans need a third legit threat in the backfield in case Lendale White or Chris Johnson goes down. 

The competition for this role could be the one to watch this training camp.

Round Six

Jason McCourty, CB, Rutgers

Jason McCourty was brought in for corner depth and to compete for reps returning.  He runs a 4.3 forty which probably makes him the second fastest player on the team to Mr. 4.24 himself.  He could also fight his way onto another special teams unit.  The Titans coverage teams struggled on 2008 so any help would be good.

Dominique Edison, WR, Stephen F. Austin

Dominique Edison could be a sleeper.  6'2", 4.47 forty time, combine top performer in vertical leap, broad jump, and 20 yard shuttle.  He tore up against lesser competition with over 1100 yards and 18 touchdowns his senior year.  Good pair of hands as well.  Could really challenge for time at receiver. 

Marques Colston v2?

Round Seven

Ryan Durand, OG, Syracuse

Will probably land on the practice squad like former late round lineman Michael Otto.  Big guy, 6'5", 300+ pounds could challenge for a roster spot with the minimal depth at the position.  Doesn't hurt to have a Hall of Fame lineman in Mike Munchak coaching you.

Nick Schommer, FS, North Dakota State

Nick Schommer could struggle to find a roster spot.  He was the 11th player picked by the Titans.  His best bet to get on the active roster is to be an impact player on special teams and help repair that struggling coverage squad.

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