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Inside Linebackers Who Fit What the Titans Like

By ZACH LYONS, STACKING THE INBOX

You may think that linebacker isn’t an important position, but it’s not so unimportant that you just ignore it and roll out just any UDFA at the position and expect no dip. Not just any average Joe can come in and wear the green dot. Sure, other positions can wear the green dot, but in today’s NFL, defenses need a guy in the middle who can be trusted to play all three downs and convey the signals.

Sep 3, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Colorado State Rams running back A Jon Vivens (1) is tackled by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Junior Colson (25) in the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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Not only has Ran Carthon mentioned other positions taking on that very important role, but he also mentioned rookies being able to come in and have that ability to be entrusted with it as well. While this draft class doesn’t have players of an elite pedigree, there are a lot who can come in and immediately start for the Tennessee Titans. Not just start, but play all three downs and gain that invaluable trust among the staff.
 
Let's break down some of the guys that the Tennessee Titans decision-makers will have on their radar head into Day Two and Three of the draft.

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