By MIKE HERNDON, columnist
 
If you missed Part 1 of this two-part series, which includes my thoughts on Cam Ward as well as my favorite prospects from the offensive side of the ball, be sure to go check that out here. This piece, however, will focus on defense, where the Titans have plenty of needs heading into the draft.

Edge rusher is easily the most glaring and immediate need, but the Titans remain paper-thin at defensive line, inside linebacker, cornerback, and safety.

Nebraska's Ty Robinson (99) pressures Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Robinson was called for a personal foul for roughing the passer on the play. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska's Ty Robinson/ ASSOCIATED PRESS

It would not be a surprise to see the Titans spend much of their later-round draft capital on this side of the ball as they try to restock the cupboards for second-year defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson. With that, let’s get into the guys that I like more than most for the Titans at each position on the defense.

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