By JAMES FOSTER, special contributor
I’ve written at length about my favorite players in this class, but knowing who not to take is the first step towards success in the draft. These are the players Tennessee should avoid at their current expected draft position. If these players ended up falling closer to where I have them ranked, I would approve of the pick.
EDGE Nic Scourton – Texas A&M
Consensus Rank: 32
My Rank: 73

Nic Scourton entered the year as a top-five player on my board based on his dominant 2023 tape at Purdue. He's a technically proficient pass rusher with a diverse move set and mature approach to playing the position.