Titans use Rams' pick to take Corey Davis, Marcus Mariota's new top weapon
The Tennessee Titans surprised a lot of people by taking Western Michigan receiver Corey Davis fifth overall. That was a little earlier than most projections had Davis going. But consider it a bonus pick.
The Titans are still reaping the benefits of the trade last season with the Los Angeles Rams in which the Titans traded the No. 1 pick to the Rams and the Rams selected quarterback Jared Goff. The Titans already had their quarterback of the future, Marcus Mariota, so they were in a position to trade the top pick. And now they have a No. 1 receiver for Mariota, with a pick obtained from Los Angeles.
Davis was a bit of a mystery going into the draft, because of an ankle injury that prevented him from running the 40-yard dash. But Davis looks like a fast, complete receiver on film. He didn’t always play the best competition in the Mid-American Conference, but he played well whenever Western Michigan faced a big-name school.
The Titans took a big step forward last season, going 9-7. But it was clear they needed some talent at receiver to help Mariota, the second pick of the draft two years ago who is developing very well. The Titans might have reached a little bit to get Davis to pair with Mariota. But thanks to a fantastic trade last season, they had the extra pick to take a chance on the draft’s top receiver.
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