The Titans had themselves an interesting NFL Draft, making some solid but surprising picks in the first round. The Titans decided to go with offense with the 4th overall pick, selecting Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate.

Most people expected the Titans to go with a defensive pick and really ensure a solid defense for the upcoming season. They had 3 different Ohio State defensive players on the board: Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, and Caleb Downs. However, they opted for Tate and have now given themselves a solid receiving core.

Tate will join Calvin Ridley, newly signed Wandale Robinson, Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike in what could easily be an above-average receiving corps in Tennessee next year. Tate won’t be WR1 in Tennessee, but it will give him an excellent chance to develop behind some good vets.

Robinson is coming off a career season with the Giants as he hit 1,000 yards in year four. Ridley has hit the 1,000-yard mark in three of his seven seasons, and in two of those seasons were cut early due to injury and violating league policies.

I think any of these three wideouts can take over a game at any time, including Tate, who could be the WR1 in Tennessee very soon. For now, the Titans will look to solidify their receiving core this year and turn the Titans back into a playoff contender.

The Titans weren’t finished in the first round as they traded with the Bills to obtain the 31st overall pick and selected Auburn defensive end Keldric Faulk. Faulk had an excellent career at Auburn, totaling over 100 combined tackles, and nearly 20 tackles for loss and 10 sacks.

Faulk is disruptive coming off the line due to his quickness and sheer size to block running and passing lanes. His sheer size at 6-foot-6 and 285 pounds, with verified elite strength, made him the anchor of Auburn’s defense.

This was a sneaky pick by the Titans, and it could pay off as they will have Faulk develop with some of the league's best. With Jeffery Simmons and John Frankin-Myers as a veteran presence, Faulk has the chance to develop into a Pro Bowler after a few seasons.

Although Faulk could make an immediate impact, this is more of a development pick for the Titans. Simmons won’t last forever, and Franklin-Myers may only be in Tennessee for three years. They want to see Faulk become that next big playmaker, and the development under these vets and coach Robert Salah could make Faulk a real force in the future.

Tennessee had a solid outcome with both of its first-round picks; the sky is the limit for both Tate and Faulk, and Titans fans should be excited to see these two take the field next season.