By JAMES FOSTER, special contributor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- In last week’s article I broke down my favorite targets on each day of the draft at Tennessee’s biggest positions of need. Today I’m looking at Tennessee’s secondary needs, with a focus on days two and three.
 
POSITIONS OF NEED (QB aside)
 
This is how I would prioritize Tennessee’s positions of need before free agency:
 
Primary Needs
1 - Right Tackle
2 - Edge Rusher
3 - Wide Receiver
 
Tennessee must either land a starting-caliber player in free agency or spend a top-100 pick at these positions.
 
Secondary Needs
4 - Safety
5 - Linebacker
6 - Right Guard

UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) tackles Alabama State running back Marcus Harris II (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
LB Carson Schwesinger of UCLA makes a tackle/ ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tennessee needs to fill these holes, but guards, safeties and linebackers are more abundant in free agency, so ideally the Titans wouldn’t prioritize them early in the draft. These positions will be the focus of this article.
 
Tennessee’s current draft picks: 1, 35, 102, 119, 142, 168, 180, 241
 
SAFETY
 
The Titans need a safety to pair with Amani Hooker, who’s contract only has a year left. While Quandre Diggs

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