10 Offensive Prospects the Titans Will Be Watching

It's no secret that most of the Titans' top priorities to address in April's NFL Draft are on defense, but they're far from set on offense.

Their offensive line is in shambles, their running game is almost as bad as it was last year and they have an injured tight end coming up on free agency, in Jared Cook.

There are plenty of players on the offensive side of the ball the Titans could pick up in the 2013 Draft and, even though they aren't likely to spend a first-round pick on one, nearly every other pick could feasibly be offensive.

Here are 10 guys they'll be watching closely on Draft Day.

1. Barrett Jones, OL, Alabama

I'll start this by saying that I think there's no chance that the Titans will take Chance Warmack in the first round of the draft, which is why I haven't included him in this slide.

However, offensive line is one of the units they'll look to immediately on Day 2 and Warmack's teammate Barrett Jones would be a great pickup.

Jones has held his own against tough SEC defensive linemen all season and has had strong showings in all but one or two games. He got bull-rushed by Georgia's combination of Kwame Geathers and John Jenkins but, other than that, he was flawless. Notre Dame's Louis Nix also was able to beat Jones pretty often, but Jones was playing with a cast, so it's hard to say whether that hurts his stock or not.

In 2011, Jones was playing left tackle for Alabama and did a stellar job there as well. He can likely play any position on the offensive line, but center seems to be his natural position. He'd be a great pickup in the second round.

2. Dallas Thomas, OT/OG, Tennessee

This is the guy I really hope the Titans end up with in the second round, not just as a Vols fan, but because he's a great prospect who would help the Titans in multiple ways.

Like Jones, Thomas has the versatility to play multiple positions on the offensive line. He started at left tackle for the Vols for two years, where he did a great job protecting Tyler Bray's blindside.

This year, he was moved inside to guard, where he dominated.

Thomas seems to be best suited to play either left guard or right tackle and he's a great prospect for both positions. Coincidentally, the Titans lost their starting left guard and right tackle to injury in the same game this season.

If either doesn't return, Thomas could probably step in immediately. He could also develop into a left tackle one day and a left tackle is always a great value in the second round.

3. Jonathan Cooper, OG/OC, North Carolina

I've seen Jonathan Cooper mocked in the late first round, but given his size, he could easily fall to the Titans in the second and, like Jones and Thomas, his versatility would make him very appealing to them.

Jonathan Cooper spent the last two years opening running lanes for Giovani Bernard, who's rushed for 2,481 yards in 23 games. He's also able to move quickly, and gets out on pulling blocks quickly.

He's also great at pass protection, maybe more so than Warmack, making him, at least on paper, an elite left guard prospect.

The only issue is his size. If he shows up to the Combine at under 300 lbs, it will hurt his stock. Even so, he'd be a great pick for the Titans in the second round.

4. Travis Frederick, OG/OC, Wisconsin

If the Titans don't come away with an interior lineman in the first two rounds because of the needs at defensive end, corner and safety, then Travis Frederick is my favorite for their third round selection.

After all, who has a better track record than Wisconsin linemen? The program has produced Joe Thomas, Kraig Urbik, Gabe Carimi, John Moffitt, Kevin Zeitler and Peter Konz. Looking at all that NFL success, it makes Frederick look better and better.

Frederick also has the kind of versatility that the Titans will value. He can play either center or guard and he's an excellent run blocker.

The Titans front office doesn't like to take linemen early, so if they spend their first two picks on other positions, look for Frederick to be one of the ones they look to in round three.

5. Alvin Bailey, OG/OT, Arkansas

One more guard/tackle 'tweener that the Titans could show interest in early on is Arkansas's Alvin Bailey.

Alvin Bailey has had a great career as both a run blocker and a pass blocker. He was named to the Freshman All-SEC squad in 2010 and an All-SEC second teamer in 2011.

Unfortunately for Bailey, 2012 was a terrible year all around for Arkansas and he doesn't get to add another year blocking for top running back and quarterback prospects to his roster.

That said, he still played well and would be a great pickup for the Titans, where he could immediately start at left guard or even develop into a right tackle down the road.

6. Dion Sims, TE, Michigan State

Dion Sims doesn't have some of the numbers that other high ranking tight ends in this draft do, but he's certainly looked impressive on the field.

Sims is big (6'5, 280) and more athletic than you'd think with that frame. He suffered from being on a terrible team offensively, so he only had 475 receiving yards and two touchdowns. However, he's much better than his numbers indicate, and he'll likely have a great Combine.

He's also a terrific blocker, always an asset. The Titans will want a pass-catching tight end, but I expect Sims' ability in that field will become apparent this offseason and he'll be selected pretty early.

7. Joseph Fauria, TE, UCLA

Joseph Fauria has rare height, even for a tight end. At 6'7 tall, he makes an appealing endzone target.

He's a little slower than scouts would prefer, but he's quick and a proven route runner and pass catcher, hauling in 46 passes for 637 yards and 12 touchdowns this season.

He isn't much of a blocker but, with Craig Stevens already a solid blocking tight end and Taylor Thompson making big strides in that area, it's a secondary concern for the Titans in this class.

The Titans have struggled in the red zone this season. Getting a tight end who had touchdowns on every fourth catch would be huge.

8. Jordan Reed, TE, Florida

Jordan Reed, like Sims, doesn't have the best numbers among tight ends in his class, but he's one of the most athletic.

Reed has 45 catches for 559 yards this season and failed to catch more than five passes in any 2012 game. It may not sound like much, but he leads the team in receiving yards. If Florida quarterback Jeff Driskel had been more consistent, then Reed would likely have more yards and touchdowns.

As it stands, he suffers a little from lack of production and lack of height. At only 6'3" tall, he's a tad short for a tight end, but again, he's fast and strong enough to cause plenty of matchup problems.

If the Titans do pursue a tight end in the third or fourth-round, there's a good chance that he'll be there and that he'll be one of the players that the Titans are watching.

9. Le'Veon Bell, RB, Michigan State

I have Le'Veon Bell as my No. 2 running back prospect, but the consensus seems to be that he's a mid-round pick. The question for him is how fast he'll run at the Combine.

If you look at the numbers, he looks fantastic. In 2012, Bell had just short of 400 carries for over 1,600 yards and 12 touchdowns, logging four games of at least 188 rushing yards. He accomplished this on one of the worst passing offenses in the country and met with success with opposing defenses focused on him.

At 6'2, 244, he's also huge for a running back. The only thing that stops him from being a top prospect is his speed. If he runs poorly at the Combine, he'll be viewed as a fullback or a power back more than a three-down runner.

Of course, the Titans could use a power back to complement Chris Johnson, so they'll be looking at him either way.

10. Zac Stacy, RB, Vanderbilt

If the Titans wait until really late in the draft to look for a running back, then a sleeper they might look to is local product Zac Stacy.

Stacy was one of the selections for the East-West Shrine Game, so he'll have more of a chance to prove himself as an effective NFL running back before the draft in April.

The Titans need depth at running back, especially if they fail to re-sign Javon Ringer. Stacy looks like a similar player to Ringer. He's quick, fast in the open field, can catch and has some power, but doesn't excel in anything enough to be an elite prospect.

Still, he looks to be a good deal for running back needy teams near the end of the draft, which means he'll be right up the Titans' alley.