The first round is for the flash, but Day 2 and beyond is where Borgonzi, Saleh, and Daboll will find the tools to build a contender. In a system that prizes positional versatility and high-IQ play, the Titans need \u201cconcept\u201d receivers who can win in space. After the \u201cBig Three\u201d are off the board, there is a massive cluster of talent that fits exactly what Nashville needs.<\/p>\n
Here are some of my favorite wide receiver targets outside of the first round. I wanted a mix of multiple guys who MIGHT be there all the way till the 7th round.<\/p>\n
1. Chris Brazzell II (Tennessee)<\/p>\n
Projected to Go: Rounds 2-3<\/p>\n
2025 Stats: 62 Receptions | 1,017 Yards | 16.4 Avg | 9 TDs<\/p>\n
I know here of recent he has been getting a ton of buzz, but I have been saying it for awhile. Brazzell is easily my favorite WR outside of Round 1 (wouldn\u2019t shock me if he goes earlier). At 6\u20195\u201d with verified 4.4 speed, the physical tools are undeniable, but his \u201claziness\u201d on routes is the biggest knock on his tape right now.<\/p>\n
The Reality: That isn\u2019t a lack of effort; it\u2019s a byproduct of the Tennessee offensive system. At Tulane, where he was teammates with our own Tyjae Spears, those issues didn\u2019t exist. He\u2019s a long strider who wins vertically, but he needs a pro-style tree to unlock his full potential. I believe the system Daboll runs would be beneficial to Brazzell early in his career.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve seen height-weight-speed specimens like Marquez Valdes-Scantling or Martavis Bryant struggle to become true superstars because they lacked the technical \u201cseparator\u201d traits. Brazzell differentiates himself with elite ball tracking and a catch radius that would make him Cam Ward\u2019s best friend on third down. Something Cam and this offense desperately needs.<\/p>\n
2. Omar Cooper Jr. (Indiana)<\/p>\n
Projected to Go: Round 2-3<\/p>\n
2025 Stats: 69 Receptions | 937 Yards | 13.6 Avg | 13 TDs<\/p>\n
If the Titans can not secure someone like Wan\u2019Dale Robinson in free agency, Omar Cooper Jr. would be the next best thing. He\u2019s a 6\u20190\u201d, 200lb YAC machine who forced missed tackles at an elite rate in the Big Ten.<\/p>\n
The Fit: Some scouts look at his size and label him a \u201cpure slot,\u201d but he plays with a physical edge that allows him to win on the outside when needed. In Daboll\u2019s offense, he serves as the perfect safety valve for Cam Ward, a high volume target who turns a 4-yard \u201ccheck-downs\u201d into a 15-yard gain.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s a R&T (rhythm and timing) receiver who understands how to sit in zones, which is vital for an RPO-heavy scheme. If we need a guy to keep the chains moving on 3rd and medium, Cooper is that guy. Wouldn\u2019t surprise me if this is the man Daboll slams his fist on the table for.<\/p>\n
3. Ted Hurst (Georgia State)<\/p>\n
Projected to Go: Rounds 3-5<\/p>\n
2025 Stats: 71 Receptions | 1,004 Yards | 14.1 Avg | 6 TDs<\/p>\n
Ted Hurst is a massive sleeper who has the physical profile to eventually take over Calvin Ridley\u2019s role on the boundary. He excelled and turned heads at the recent Senior Bowl. At 6\u20193\u201d, he has a rare glide to his movement that you just don\u2019t see in Sun Belt prospects often.<\/p>\n
The Potential: He\u2019s a former D-II star who proved he belongs at the highest level by hauling in over 1,000 yards this past season. He is a natural red zone threat who excels at high-pointing the ball and using his frame to shield defenders, a trait Brian Daboll has historically prioritized for his \u201cX\u201d receivers.<\/p>\n
While he might not have the suddenness of a smaller wideout, his ball-tracking and spatial awareness against zone coverage are pro ready. He is exactly the kind of big bodied weapon Daboll used to maximize the play action game in Buffalo.<\/p>\n
4. Bryce Lance (North Dakota State)<\/p>\n
Projected to Go: Rounds 5-7<\/p>\n
2025 Stats: 51 Receptions | 1,079 Yards | 21.2 Avg | 8 TDs<\/p>\n
The younger brother of Trey Lance is far more than just a popular last name. He is a technician in every sense of the word. Bryce is the first receiver in Bison history to post multiple 1,000-yard seasons, and he did it while being the focus of every defensive game plan.<\/p>\n
The Leap: NDSU has been an FCS powerhouse, but with Bryce leading the way, they are officially making the jump to FBS in the Mountain West. He isn\u2019t a \u201cburner,\u201d but he\u2019s arguably the most intelligent route runner in this class. Daboll needs smart players who can run a complex, concept based tree on Day 1, and Lance is a player who won\u2019t make mistakes.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s a \u201ccoach\u2019s son\u201d type of player who understands leverage and defensive rotations, making him a perfect \u201cZ\u201d receiver who can play across all three WR spots.<\/p>\n
Projected to Go: Rounds 4-6<\/p>\n
2025 Stats: 72 Receptions | 1,190 Yards | 16.5 Avg | 10 TDs<\/p>\n
McAlister is a big-play machine who finished the year averaging nearly 20 yards per catch, and he does it with the poise of a 10 year veteran. Standing 6\u20193\u201d, he is a vertical threat who dominated the Big 12 after transferring from Boise State.<\/p>\n
The Secret Sauce: His greatest strength is his excellence in the \u201cScramble Drill.\u201d With an improvisational QB like Cam Ward, you need receivers who don\u2019t just \u201cgive up\u201d when the initial play breaks down. McAlister has a veteran\u2019s knack for finding open windows and adjusting his route when the QB escapes the pocket. He\u2019s a nightmare for secondaries because even if you cover him for four seconds, he\u2019s going to find a way to get open for the fifth. He can become the ultimate \u201csecurity blanket\u201d deep threat for a quarterback like Ward.<\/p>\n
There is something about him that I cannot pinpoint. To me, he feels like a player that will have a long career in the NFL.<\/p>\n
In putting this list together, I didn\u2019t just want to hand you the guys everyone is already talking about in the first round. I intentionally targeted prospects with a wide range of draft projections. From potential early Day 2 steals like Chris Brazzell II and Omar Cooper Jr. to middle round technicians like Ted Hurst, and even late round value bets with huge upside like Eric McAlister and Bryce Lance.<\/p>\n
Each of these players brings a specific trait that this new look Titans offense is currently missing. Whether it\u2019s Brazzell\u2019s elite vertical frame, Cooper\u2019s YAC ability, or McAlister\u2019s veteran level poise in the scramble drill. I truly believe these are the types of prospects that turn a rebuild into a contender. I love the tape on these five, and more importantly, I love how they fit into the new look Titans Borgonzi is currently building.<\/p>\n
But I want to hear from you! What do you think of these fits? Is there a receiver I missed that you\u2019re absolutely high on for Nashville? Drop a comment and tell me who you love and why they\u2019d be a game changer for the Titans.<\/p>\n
This is only my second article, but if you enjoyed this breakdown. Make sure to follow me on X (Twitter) @TwoToneTrey for daily draft takes, news, and the Parade Pursuit for our Tennessee Titans. Let\u2019s keep the conversation going!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The first round is for the flash, but Day 2 and beyond is where Borgonzi, Saleh, and Daboll…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":771552,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2061],"tags":[7,6,526,394,88576,89925,2414,2416,2411,527],"class_list":{"0":"post-771551","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tennessee-titans","8":"tag-football","9":"tag-nfl","10":"tag-tennessee","11":"tag-tennessee-titans","12":"tag-tennessee-titans-analysis","13":"tag-tennessee-titans-discussion","14":"tag-tennessee-titans-draft","15":"tag-tennessee-titans-roster","16":"tag-tennesseetitans","17":"tag-titans"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/116121274144684549","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/771551","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=771551"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/771551\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/771552"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=771551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=771551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=771551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}