NASHVILLE, Tenn., -- The fate of two Titans wide receiver draft picks will be determined between now and Aug. 31 at 3 p.m. CT.

The team’s surprising show of depth behind A.J. Brown and Julio Jones is going to make things tough on fourth-rounder Dez Fitzpatrick, for whom the Titans traded up, and sixth-rounder Racey McMath.

Dez Fitzpatrick, Tennessee Titans

Fitzpatrick (pictured) endured major struggles early, took even public criticism from Mike Vrabel and revived himself some with a couple of catches in Tampa, including a 23-yard touchdown.

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