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To round out the NFL Draft, the Titans made three selections between the sixth and seventh rounds. These late-round picks could provide depth, if not a boost, on the offensive or defensive end as the Titans get later into their season.
Round 6, Pick 184, Jackie Marshall, Baylor
Marshall brings more depth to the Titans' defensive line after spending the last three years at Baylor. Coming in at 6’2’ and 235 pounds, Marshall is undersized at the defensive line position, but his ability to get off the line quickly is what makes him so difficult to defend.
In his career, Marshall had 95 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, five sacks and two forced fumbles. Marshall knows how to make an immediate impact and could do this off the bench for the Titans. Marshall has the opportunity to learn from some of the league's best, like Jeffery Simmons, and help turn this Titans defense around with an excellent coaching staff as well.
Learning from Robert Salah and Gus Bradley will allow Marshall to develop and be a possible x-factor for the Titans going forward.
Round 6, Pick 194, Pat Coogan, C, Indiana
Coogan comes from Indiana and Notre Dame, where he played for two of the best college football coaches, Curt Cignetti and Marcus Freeman. Coogan played 46 games in his college career, including 32 in the last two seasons after playing in back-to-back national title games.
Coogan brings in some decent size at 6’4" and 295 pounds. Coogan is a well-disciplined center as well, committing just four penalties in the last two seasons combined. Coogan could get some solid reps for the Titans if their o-line struggles.
The Titans' o-line ranked in the bottom 10 for most of the season, and was in the bottom five in penalties. Whether he starts or comes in as a sub, Coogan has a great opportunity to change that for the Titans, and arguably become a starter in the foreseeable future.
Round 7, Pick 225, Jaren Kanak, TE, Oklahoma
Kanak is an interesting selection as the Titans' only seventh-round pick. Kanak was a senior who just played his first year at tight end. Kanak was a linebacker the first three years of his career at Oklahoma before making the switch.
Kanak went for 44 receptions and over 500 yards in his first season at tight end and brought home All‑SEC Third Team honors. He ran a 4.5 40-yard dash and a 36-inch vertical jump as well.
Now, did the Titans need another tight end? No. However, having the extra depth and development is important, as at any moment someone can go down, and Kanak would have to fill that spot. Gunner Helm and Daniel Bellinger would be the starting tight ends, but Kanak could be used on some trick plays or in the run blocking scheme.
Regardless, Kanak bet on himself when he switched positions and is now in the NFL. Kanak could be a Swiss Army Knife for the Titans, and it is exciting to see what they have in store for him.

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